Oct 1971 by StPetersYork

THE PETERITE Vol. LXI I

OCTOBER, 1971

No. 385

EDITORIAL Two years after the death of Kenneth Rhodes the new stalls in the east end of Chapel were dedicated in July by Bishop Harland, a distinguished Old Peterite, formerly Bishop of Durham. The stalls are a fitting memorial from the Old Peterites to Rhodes, who was regular in his worship all his life; reverent without any trace of smugness; critical of Chapel changes, sometimes amused, but always tolerant where sincerity was apparent. His anger was only aroused when he sometimes saw ignorance masquerading as agnosticism, and surly indifference as religious doubt. For he well knew that it takes much intelligent and mature thought to produce an honest agnostic; but in general, the isolated individual who ostentatiously avoided taking any part in a service was an object of pity rather than of wrath. To Rhodes, Chapel was part of the discipline of the School society, where the individual could seek his own measure of communication and comfort, but where the schoolboy maturing to manhood should receive steady instruction by familiar practice; instruction that ideally would be complementary to what was learnt at home, but which sometimes might be the substitute for what was not given elsewhere. Rhodes, with his questioning mind, would not question the need for the schoolboy to be instructed in the Christian faith, nor the duty of the School to undertake the instruction. He was well aware that this view might be called outdated, but he would not consider that the exploration of faith could be any more dated than the investigation of science. The sin was the closing of the mind. So the old question comes up from time to time: 'Why compulsory Chapel?' The argument can be endless. The answer is probably tied up with education generally. Who is to decide what should be learnt, and what principles are there to guide the decision? From Plato to Chairman Mao the basic theory of education has accepted that there is a body to be trained : hence the need for exercise; a mind to be developed: hence the need for a varied corpus of knowledge which the mind can be trained to assimilate and to use; and a spirit to be satisfied : hence the Thoughts of the Chairman, and the faith in Collectivism that the Soviet system hopes to inculcate in its best brains. In the West we have been left for the time being thinking that while our physical and mental development moves with the times, the faith in which our culture was built up must be outdated because it is not a product of our age. It is to be wondered how long the Chairman's thoughts will influence opinion after two thousand years; yet the modern Chinaman is expected to accept them as his article of faith. 1

CONTENTS PAGE

Editorial School Notes ... Commemoration Examination Results Salvete Valete Chapel Notes ... Music ... The Science Exhibition Bartholomew Fair C.C.F. Notes ... Scout Group ... Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Hockey Boat Club

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Rugby ...

Athletics

Shooting

Squash ...

Cricket ...

Swimming

Tennis ...

Fencing ...

Science Society

Junior Science Society

Young Farmers' Club

British Ship Adoption Society

Mountaineering Club ...

Walking Club ...

Field and Stream Association

Radio 5 ...

Electronics Club

Geography Field Studies

The Linear Motor Project

House Notes ...

Old Peterites

The East End of Chapel C. M. Atkinson

The problem for Christendom seems to be that Christian faith requires intellectual effort, and so many of us, in shunning the effort, try to scorn the faith as an opiate prepared for the simple. Any school in Christendom that allows its children to grow up uninstructed in the Faith is failing as badly in its duty as if it fails to give them the opportunity to study Marxism, Maoism, or any other ideal. But the need for instruction in the Christian faith is because almost every branch of our civilisation and culture has been affected by it, law, government, science, and the whole range of the arts. And it seems reasonable that anyone who is going to take any leading part in a society deeply affected by Christianity should be thoroughly conversant with it. For though he may later put it aside from his routine, he will never lose the influence of it, and he will usually return to it. The Editor thanks the many contributors to The Peterite, and would welcome correspondence and articles of general interest.

SCHOOL NOTES January to September We congratulate Mr. J. Dronfield on the award of the O.B.E. in the Queen's Birthday Honours, for services to the community in York. Mr Dronfield was a York Magistrate for nearly thirty years, and Chairman of the Bench for eight years until his retirement last year; he is Secretary of the Trustees of the Minster Fund. * * * On February 13th a Concert was given in Chapel to mark the pletion of the Rhodes Choir Stalls. * * * A Latin play, Andria, by Terence was performed in the Mem Hall on March 20th by boys from The Royal Belfast Academical Inst i * * * February 27th and 28th was the first boarders' exeat week-end. .

York Symphony Orchestra gave a Concert in Hall on March 6th. * * * His Grace the Lord Archbishop of York took the Confi rms Service in Chapel on March 13th. * * * On March 19th and 20th the twelfth Science Exhibition was A detailed account of this fine enterprise will be found in this i s * * * A party for parents of Vth formers to meet the masters was on March 20th. * * * The Easter Term ended on March 21st. 2

On May 13th there was a joint performance with Queen Anne Grammar School of lepthe' by Carissimi and 'Der Jasager' by Weill; it took place at Queen Anne School. * * * The Choir sang Evensong in York Minster on May 19th, and took part in the R.S.C.M. Festival in Ripon Cathedral on May 25th. * * * June 5th, 6th and 7th became a Field Week-end, and on the last of these dates the General Inspection of the CCF was made by RearAdmiral J. E. Dyer-Smith, the Director General, Aircraft (Naval). * * * Scenes from Ben Jonson's 'Bartholomew Fair' were performed in Hall on June 15th and 16th. Extracts were repeated on June 28th before Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh when they made their visit to York on June 28th. Some of the School's fencers were also present at this splendid occasion on the Knavesmire. * * * On July 4th there was a party for parents of Lower V1 th boys to meet the masters. * * * Commemoration started on July 9th when there was a Concert in Hall. Speech Day was on the 10th, and the Commemoration Service on the 11th. *

Term ended on July 1 1 th.

* * * In the N.R.A. Meeting at Bisley from July 12th to 15th, the CCF Shooting Team did remarkably well, and we congratulate them on winning the Country Life Competition and coming third in the Ashburton. * * * A. B. Stow, the Contingent Warrant Officer of the CCF was selected for the International Air Cadet Exchange scheme which is to foster international understanding, good will and fellowship among young men with an interest in aviation. He spent three weeks as the guest of the Israeli Government during the Summer holidays, and we congratulate him on being selected. * * * The Work Cup was won for 1970-71 by Temple. * * * Until further notice the second issue of The Peterite will be in May instead of February. *

COMMEMORATION, 1971 The Cricket Match against the Old Peterites started on Friday, July 9th, and the following day the Speeches and Presentation of Prizes were presided over by the Chairman of the Governors, the Very Revd. the Dean of York. The Prizes were presented by the Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, Sir Gordon Sutherland, Sc.D., F.R.S. On Sunday, July 1 1 th, at the Commemoration Service in Chapel, the new Choir Stalls were dedicated in memory of K. H. Rhodes by The Rt. Revd. M. H. Harland, D.D., (O.P.). 3

SPEECHES AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES The ceremony began with the following Welcome to the Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, by S. P. Coverdale.

Salvete omnes, et Eboracum bene venite, primam Britanniae inferioris urbem, qua abhinc mine nongentos annos Quintus Petilius Cerealis Caesius Rufus, legatus Augusti pro praetore, vir praeclarissimus, castra sua munivit, auxilio Legionis Nonae Hispanae, eis saluti omnibus qui inter Parisios Brigantesque agros colebant. Quibus ex castris per regiones finitimas vi et armis irruperunt Romani eo duce; nam, ut Tacitus narravit, terrorem statim intulit, Brigantum civitatem, quae numerosissima provinciae totius perhibetur, adgressus; multa proelia, et aliquando non incruenta; magnamque Brigantum partem aut victoria amplexus est aut bello. Ita pax est instituta Romana, priusquam in Caledoniam progrederentur legionarii tam ferociter agentes ut totiens in futurum tantas Britanniae clades, incendia, artrocitates ultro retulerint Picti. Unum autem ipsis ex Pictis hodie hospitem salutamus, non vi Martiali praeditum, sed arte et scientia, non rudem ac barbatum, at humanissimum et doctissimum, Gordon Sutherland, equitem illustrissimum, Collegii Emmanuelis apud Universitatem Cantabrigiensem Magistrum, et Socium Regalis Societatis. Nec doctrinae tantum est peritus hospes noster, verum etiam pilae minimae pellendae, id quod in Caledonia adoratur ac nominatur golf, scapha navigandi, artis non ei ignotae qui rem publicam gubernat, de montibus supervolitandi glaciatis; quae studia superantur omnia testarum amore ac dilectu, quas ex Oriente mercatores transportaverint. His autem non totum se dedit; praeses quaestionis de numero discipulorum augendo, syndicus complures annos Typographei Cantabrigiensis, iure trium liberorum dignus, uxore dignissima beatus, quam quoque hodie salutamus et adesse maxime gaudemus, trans oceanum iter saepe facit ut colonias priores visitet. Quam laboriosa est vita eius! Gratias tibi summas agimus, quod contionem nostram tua praesentia illustrare vis.

The Headmaster then gave his report as follows:— For most of us in York, 1971 is a busy and varied year, as we celebrate the past 1900 years, attempt to meet the demands of the present day, and plan for the future. Before reporting on the present, I would like to mention the names of two men who served the School in the immediate past. First, may I say how overjoyed we were to read in the Queen's Birthday Honours of Mr. Dronfield's award of an O.B.E. The second name is that of Mr. Hawkins, who retired from the School in February as Clerk of Works. If any one man has left his physical mark on the School; if any one man has kept the School standing over the last 26 years, that man is Mr. Hawkins. We thank him for his practical wisdom and his long devotion to the School, and wish him and his wife happiness in their retirement at Northallerton. In reviewing the past year, I start with the academic scene. This has not been a vintage year, with rather moderate "A" le results last year, but with excellent results a year ago at "0" level o VIth form is lively and talented. 4

Prospective parents often ask me what proportion of our VIth formers gain University places, but this is a misleading question. More to the point is what proportion of those who seek University entry actually get places? For, to many, a University course, even though within their grasp, is irrelevant, with its theoretical bias, and a vocationally based course at a Polytechnic is far more to the point. The plight of jobless graduates, recently aired in the newspapers, suggests the wisdom of knowing precisely what one wants to get out of higher education. A vague yearning for a Utopian togetherness—the University life—may lead to catastrophic disappointment. It is sometimes difficult to align one's career hopes with the academic subjects one is good at and enjoys, but that's our aim in putting all our Vth formers, as we did for the first time this year, through the battery of aptitude tests and interests questionnaires devised by the Public Schools Appointments Bureau and Birkbeck College, London. The exercise is designed to help with career choice and also, therefore, with "A" level and higher education choice. In many cases the results confirm decisions already made, in itself a comforting state of affairs, but from time to time they help to highlight an unsuitable decision and to suggest alternative lines of approach. This year the P.S.A.B. is expanding its services and, in the future, all parents will be able to pay an inclusive fee which will enable their sons to use the full services of the Bureau until the age of 22 without further charge. These services will include the battery of tests and questionnaires which will continue to be offered in the Vth form year. The information gained will form the basis of many discussions at the Vth form parents' meeting in March and on subsequent occasions. We have a wide range of academic ability; some will waltz through eight or nine "0" levels, others may end up with three or four "0" levels and a couple of C.S.E.'s. The important thing is that each boy should rise to the best of which he is capable—that's often more than he thinks and it is amazing how, with encouragement from home and School, and with persistence, the moderately endowed emerge with academic qualifications and a foot through the door of their choice. —

The Headmaster then passed to a review of the School's sporting activities, and continued:

We hope that there is variety in the sports for which boys can opt, and that this recreation will make for a lifetime's pleasure. For those not skilled at the traditional sports there still ought to be opportunities for recreation in the widest sense. I have not kept it secret that the next building project that I should like to see is a new Sports Hall, bigger than our present gym, that Victorian edifice which we all affectionately malign. In a Sports Hall, many more resources for training and recreation would be available, ranging from basketball to mountaineering on a climbing wall. Such a building would be invaluable, especially in wet weather, and it would benefit St. Olave's as well as St. Peter's. In reviewing other sides of the School's life, the Headmaster said that some planning is desirable in our traditional Tuesday programme in relation to the C.C.F., the Scouts and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. 5

Of the Science Exhibition he said:

At the end of last term, virtually the whole School, and boys from St. Olave's took part in a mammoth Science Exhibition on the theme of the practical application of the Sciences. The enthusiasm and ingenuity of the exhibitors were overwhelming. Shouting their wares, explaining their gadgets or experiments, answering questions, they allowed the many visitors no peace. A historical dimension was added by a wittily scripted series of scenes on Science through the years in York. Particular exhibits which struck me were the Linear Motor which took four years to build and was completed in time for the exhibition—a remarkable device which moves without having any moving parts, a consummation that required the solution of a number of technical and electrical problems; and a superbly presented exhibit of camouflaged butterflies. Moreover, it was heartwarming to see one of the German boys who spent the spring term with us explaining some experiments with crystals to one of the country's leading crystallographers, who happened to have opened the exhibition. This was a great achievement by the Science staff and the 320 exhibitors. Having mentioned concerts and plays in co-operation with Queen Anne Grammar School and the School's involvement in the Royal Visi! of June 28th, the Headmaster continued:

What I'm sure is obvious from all these activities is the School's involvement with other Schools and with the City. It is my hope that St. Peter's is not an aloof or insular community: I would like it to be a co-operative and hospitable community—not cut off from other communities but involved in worthwhile activities with others. Yet here I must make a distinction. We may tend, especially at the end of a School year, to feel shut in and self-absorbed and even slightly unreal, as though life outside were somehow realer. It is common for some members of the School to seek recreation anywhere as long as it's outside the School: all of us feel this centrifugal tendency. Yet we are, or should be, a well-defined community, with an inner life or culture of our own. If pressed to define this inner life, I should base it on three big ideals —a common concern for all members of the School as individuals; the great traditions of Christian thought and European literature, art and music, to which we all, willy-nilly, belong, and dedication to the search for truth. These ideals imply self-discipline and a readiness to go for unfashionable and untrendy things—indeed a certain withdrawal from the world of the street corner so as to define and study the best traditions. And that means not an everlasting desire to escape from the School into triviality outside, but an interest in our internal life plus a readiness to do worthwhile things with those outside the community. I'm trying to describe a School community that is well-defined with its own inner life, and yet positively involved with co-operative ventures outside. That includes the parents. We wish to involve the parents, for Schools work best when parents and School are at one. St. Peter's is very much a neighbourhood School—most members of the School live within 100 miles of it, and many parents come to the School for plays and concerts and exhibitions and matches, to our Family Communion Services in Chapel, to parents' gatherings for discussion with the teaching staff, and 6 •

to our end-of-term festivities today. I hope that you will visit our new Studio, which we have now been using for a year, and see the exhibition of art, and go into Chapel to see the new Rhodes Memorial Choir Pews, the gift of Old Peterites, which Bishop Harland will dedicate tomorrow,

and will feel that you too are members of the School. And that is the note on which I wish to end my report.

The prizes were then presented by Sir Gordon Sutherland, Sc.D., F.R.S., The Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. There follows a summary of his address.

Sir Gordon, who is Chairman of the University Committee for Student Numbers, at Cambridge, considered the two major questions of university expansion, and the nature of university courses. Noting that the university population in Britain, at the present rate of expansion, is likely to double in the next ten years, The Master declared that although a big expansion will produce problems, it is nevertheless justifiable when the student population is considered in proportion to the national population. He gave the warning, however, that graduates must not necessarily expect to get to the top in their professions, nor even to find straight away a job within their chosen profession. University courses, The Master considered, tended to be too academic and too specialised; Arts students should do some science and Scientists should do some Arts. He felt that university education was at present aimed too much at the top level academic with encouragement towards specialist research; it should be aimed at the middle, broader in concept and with less specialisation. Congratulating those who had achieved distinction during the year, and particularly commending the evidence of team efforts, Sir Gordon said that he hoped that the well established connection between St. Peter's School and Emmanuel College would continue. D.G.C. Appropriately Sir Gordon Sutherland was then thanked by G. Hodgson, who was Head of School during most of the year, and is about to enter Emmanuel College. Hodgson drew attention to the value of Sir Gordon's remarks to those starting or contemplating university courses.

OPEN AWARDS Hastings Exhibition in Classics at The Queen's J. C. W. Williams College, Oxford. The following won places at Oxford and Cambridge :— A. P. R. Dean S. Foster J. D. Harrison G. Hodgson 7

Of the 60 members of last year's Upper VI and Middle VI, 22 gained University places (Arts 5, Maths & Science 17). 17 went into further education as follows:— Colleges of Technology/Polytechnics Colleges of Agriculture Colleges of Art

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Colleges of Education 1 went to Sandhurst. 14 went into commerce, business or business training. 6 took "A" levels again.

PRIZE LIST NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE

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K. H. RHODES PRIZE

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STEPHENSON PRIZE FOR GREEK ...

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P. E. LORD PRIZE FOR CLASSICS ...

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WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR DIVINITY ...

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THE DRONFIELD PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS

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THE HEAD MASTER'S PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS

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G. Hodgson M. G. B. Hepwo S. A. Atkinson J. C. W. Willi C. M. S. Walker B. J. T. Asfour S. Foster

DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZES FOR LATIN :

Senior Junior THE

B.M.A. PRIZE FOR SCIENCE ...

TOYNE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE SIR LUMLEY DODSWORTH ESSAY PRIZE ...

J. J. Les S. P. Coverdale R. A. Copeman A. D. A. Smith J. R. Drummond R. F. Hornby

THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES:

Vlth Form ... Below VIth YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S PRIZE

R. J. Carson R. D. Long C. J. Clark

THE JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY:

IVth Forms ... Thirds •••

... J. J. Beadle ... M. P. Black

THE ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH:

Senior Middle School

G. Hodgson C. E. S. Monro C. J. Atkinson

ATKINSON PRIZE FOR RUSSIAN MODERN LANGUAGE PRIZES:

French German

P. L. Hall J. A. Mitchell N. Barnes D. W. Grice D. M. Schofield

PHYSICS ESSAY PRIZE CHEMISTRY PRIZE BIOLOGY PRIZE MUSIC PRIZES :

Keyboard

... E. R. Walker (P. H. Rivers ••• /J. A. G. Craven

Instrumental 8

ART PRIZES :

Senior Junior GENERAY KNOWLEDGE PRIZES : VIth Form Vth Forms IVth Forms IIIrd Forms HANDICRAFTS PRIZE

... D. A. Ward ... D. J. G. Livingston ... D. W. Grice R. M. Harland J. L. Laing ... R. D. Long ... J. M. Wilson ... P. J. Dobbins

FORM PRIZES P. A. E. Challis M. J. F. Davidson ... R. M. Harland P. A. Short P. R. F. Townsend ... R. D. Long ... J. S. Ray ... W. J. Clappison ... N. Gray ... M. P. Black ... T. F. Hudson IA. J. Brockbank — P. Green ... M. Powell

Vth FORMS ... NA NB NC ND MA mat IIIB2 MC

EXAMINATION RESULTS 1971 The following successes were achieved at Advance level:— Atkinson, R. F.—English, Latin. Hall, P. L.—French, German, Latin. Hepworth, M. G. B.—English, French, Latin. Les, J. J.—English (AU), Ancient History, Latin. Robinson, I.—English, Latin. Wishart, N. R.—French, Latin, Italian. Wood, R. J.—French, German, Latin. Asfour, B. J. T.—Economics, Maths. Avison, B. J.—Maths, Geography. Batchelor, S. R.—Geography. Burrunston-Williams D. M.—English, History, Geography. Cable, K. V.—English. Carson, R. J.—History. Cook, A. C. W.—English, History (AU), Political Studies (A). Crossley, P. S. K.—English, History. Dickenson, R. C. M.—Geography, Maths. Drummond, J. R.—English (A), History, Economics. flint, R. F.—English, History of Art. Hamilton-Williams, R. J.—English, Maths. Hodgson, R. H.—English, Religious Knowledge. Lawrence, A. N.—English, Geography. Morley, J. T.—English, Geography. Raley, I. D.—English, History, Economics.

Reed, A. B.—Economics, Political Studies. Rennie, A.—English, Geography. Steadman, C. P. M. G.—English, History. Sykes, A. T.—English, History. Tulloch, R. I.—English, History. Turnbull, M.—English, History, Political Studies. Walker, E. R.—English (A), History, Geography. Muncer, M. J. S.—Pure Maths, Applied Maths, Physics (AU). Barnes, N.—Maths (A), Chemistry (Al), Physics (A2). Blackburn, A. W.—Maths, Chemistry, Physics. Bowler, K. D.—Maths, Chemistry, Physics. Clark, C. J.—Biology (A), Chemistry (A2), Physics. Clarkson, G. S.—Maths (A), Chemistry, Physics (A). Copeman, R. A.—Biology, Chemistry (A), Physics. Elsworth, T. M.—Chemistry. Glover, N. J.—Maths, Economics. Hornby, R. F.—English (A2), Maths, Physics. Jones, M. J.—Economics, Maths, 'Physics. McMillan, P. J.—Biology, Geography, Physics. Schofield, D. M.—Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Smith, A. D. A.—Biology, Chemistry (A), Physics. Stokes, R. J.—Maths, Chemistry, Physics (Al). Taylor, R. E.—Maths. Turton, N. J. M.—Biology, Geography. At Ordinary Level :— Atkinson, S. A. (9); Bailey, J. G. (9); Cameron, N. A. (9); Challis, P. A. E. (10); Davidson, M. J. F. (10); Feasby, P. J. (10); Harland, R. M. (10); Hazell, R. J. (10); Heddle, A. R. 0. (9); Hornby, A. R. (10); Jeffrey, S. D. (5); Kerruish, R. N. (10); Kirby, S. G. D. (7); Laing, J. L. (4). Ramsden, P. A. (10); Sargent, A. J. (10); Scott, P. H. (4); Scott, R. A. (7); Short, P. A. (10); Smith, J. C. (7); Stephenson, I. W. (10); Terry, J. P. (7); Townsend, P. R. F. (10); Wallis, R. D. (6); Westaby, W. R. (8); Whittle, J. R. (8). Balls, I. W. (8); Beadnail, A. G. (6); Benson, K. N. G. (9); Bidgood, M. S. (9); Bloom T. M. (10); Buckman, A. M. (7); Cass, P. L. (10); Dunk, R. J. (8); Elsy, W. F. (4); Hall, L. C. (6); Harben, A. F. (4); Hazel, C. N. (2); Hudson, J. C. M. (5); Huntley, W. G. (3). Jamieson, I. S. (7); Pritchard, N. G. (6); Ray, M. S. (6), Robertshaw, C. G. (6); Robinson, A. (5); Stofie, D. C. P. (6); Tasker, R. T. (3); Thornton, A. J. (7); Walmsley, E. J. M. (4); Warnock G. A. R. (3); Warren, S. J. (10); Winstanley, P. A. (7); Yule, M. (4). Bolton, S. P. (7); Davis, A. D. (2); Dobbins, P. J. (6), Ezell, J. N. (6); Gra S. K. (8); Gray, I. (3); Green, M. K. (2); Johnston, P. B. (3), Marsh. R. G. (5); Mitchinson, T. J. C. (4); Naylor, M. L. (5); Roberts, R. N. (3 Sargeant, K. H. (5); Shaftoe, R. I. (3); Shepherd, A. M. (3); Shepherd, P. (7); Stephenson, R. A. (4); Tree, M. P. (4); Vickers, A. T. (5). Clayboum, A. M. (2); Cluff, J. M. F. (5); Coates-Walker, S. A. (5); Foth ingham, D. C. (6); Goldthorpe, M. P. (4); Lang, C. D. (1); Monaghan, G. (2); Moore, R. D. (4); Muirhead, S. P. G. (3); Parker, R. C. (3); She A. B. L. (3); Taylor, P. M. A. (2); Woodcock, J. R. (1); Goodwill, R. H. (3 Stow, A. C. B. (3).

In,

SALVETE EASTER TERM C. P., Hudson, R. E., Scott, P. H. SUMMER TERM M. D., Jones, J. T.

VALETE

***Head of House **School Monitor *House Monitor 1st Team colours shown by letters with t indicating a Cap. S Major Shooting Colours s Minor Shooting Colours EASTER TERM DRONFIELD Caratini, C. S.

GROVE Johnson, C. D.

MANOR Harrison, G. M., Schofield, T. J. T. Gillgrass, J. W.***H

SCHOOL HOUSE TEMPLE

McCartney, D. J., McIlroy, G. J. SUMMER TERM DRONFIELD Asfour, B. J. T.*, Bolton, S. P., Clayburn, J. A. P., Dodd, N. A.*, Taylor, R.E.B, Turton, N. J. M.***B. THE GROVE Carson, R. J.***B.Rt, Goldthorpe, M. P., Hamshaw, R. G. W.*B, Jeffrey, S. D., McMillan, P. J.*, Muirhead, S. P. G., Parker, R. C., Smith, D. C., Sykes, A. T.*. THE MANOR Bowler, K. D.*T, Clark, C. J.*, Clarkson, G. S.***S.s, Copeman, R. A.*, Davis, A. D., Elsy, W. F., Hodgson, R. H.*F, Laing, J. L., Lang, C. D., Les, J. J., Rennie, A.*R, Schofield, D. M.*, Smith, A. D. A.*, Vickers, A. T. QUEEN'S Bailey, J. G., Batchelor, S. R., Blackburn, A. W., Cable, K. V.*, Crossley, P. S. K.*Rt, Glover, N. J., Harris, S. W., Hepworth, M. G. B.*** (Head of School) Ht.Ct(Capt), Hodgson, G.***, Jones, M. J.*H.R.Ct, Marshall, R. G., Mitchinson, T. J. C., Oldham, R. G. D. F., Tulloch, R. I.*. 11

THE RISE Avison, B. J.*H, Beddoes, P., Bell, S. R.B, Dickenson, R. C. M.*, Elsworth, T. M.*, Flint, R. F.*, Raley, I. D.***R, Reed, A. B.*, Steadman, C. P. M. G.*, Stokes, R. J.*, Turnbull, M.*, Westaby, W. R. SCHOOL HOUSE Atkinson, R. ,F.*H, Lawrence, A. N.***B.R, Morley, J. T.**B.R t (Capt.), Robertshaw, C. G., Sargeant, K. H.R.Sw, Wallis, R. D. TEMPLE Burrunston-Williams, D. M.*, Coates-Walker, S. A., Hall, P. L.*Ht(Ca p R.Sq.Ct, Muncer, M. J. S.***F(Capt.), Robinson, 1.*H.Sq(Capt.).Ct,

CHAPEL NOTES On the first Sunday of the Easter Term St. Peter's joined with the Minster to celebrate Epiphany in the procession with carols. Work in the Nave on the new Minster museum and restoration will make the service not possible next January. Both Family Communion services were well supported, the services are voluntary for boys who may bring their families with them; the presence of a small choir to lead the congregation in singing hymns and Merbecke's communion setting has contributed to an enjoyable whole• heartedness within these services. The service of Confirmation was taken by the Archbishop of York on Saturday, March 13th. On the following morning the newly confirmed of St. Peter's and St. Olave's joined their relatives and members of both schools in their first communion service. For this occasion, as for many others since the early part of the term, the chapel was heated with two scarlet calor gas burners in lieu of the broken down central heating system. On the last three Wednesdays of term at 6.30 p.m. the Junior School Chaplain addressed services of Compline taken by sixth-formers. He offered advice on the all-important and all-engrossing concern of prayer. and those who attended the course were undoubtedly furnished with valuable guidance. The new Rhodes choir stalls, the gift of Old Peterites in memory of the former scholar and master, daily grew before our eyes during the Christmas Term. The stalls were completed in the first few weeks of the Easter Term and equipped with orange kneelers and cushions. The completion of the work was marked by a school concert: the mobility of the front pews was demonstrated at the concert interval and it is hoped that this flexibility will not only solve the long standing problem of choir pews but enable the Chapel to accommodate further concerts and dramatic events. The Rhodes choir stalls are not only a tribute to a former pillar of St. Peter's but to the clerk of works, Mr. Hawkins, and his assistant craftsmen Jack and Frank. Their labour has ensured their memory and our unfailing gratitude. The annual Passion service concluded the term on the last Sunday. morning. 12

The visiting preachers during the term were the Rev. Clifford Barker who addressed us on "Vocation," and the Rev. Canon C. T. F. Carpenter of the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel who showed us a film of medical care in India and consequently conducted the service in the Hall. At the beginning of the Summer Term the Chapel Committee decided that every communion service should use the 1966 Series II Liturgy to the complete exclusion of the 1662 setting. The term saw several other experiments in the Communion service. The number of Family Communion services was increased from two to three; the Whitsunday service attracted a congregation of over one hundred but the third service was not well attended. A Communion service was held on Ascension Day evening at 6.30 p.m.; this may well prove to be a popular time, to become a regular feature at the expense of the traditional early morning celebration. The joint Communion services with St. Olave's at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday mornings twice in term will not be continued; the poor attendances may be attributed to the unsuitable time. The annual service in the Minster was held as usual on the Sunday following St. Peter's Day. The anthem, "Tu es Petrus" by Palestrina sung at this gathering of thanksgiving may well be looked upon as the piece of music with which the school may most readily identify itself. The Commemoration service on the last morning of term was attended by Bishop Harland, an 0.P., and the Dean of York. The service was alive with Kenneth Rhodes. The Bishop dedicated the completed and inscribed choir stalls to his memory and set him up as an example to support the text in his sermon. The apse, the "sentry boxes," and the choir stalls are all comparatively new Chapel furnishings : I am sure there would be few who would disagree with a plan for the redecoration of Chapel—a task which if completed would show off these furnishings more gloriously. We are grateful to R. A. C. Meredith, Esq. (Headmaster of Giggleswick School), the Rev. M. H. Burden (former Junior School Chaplain) and the Dean of York, Dr. Alan Richardson, for coming to preach to us during the term. E.R.W. OCCUPATIONAL ETHICS What moral standards should we seek in our work?

During the Easter Term, the theme of the daily Services for one

week in Chapel was the application of moral standards in particular

occupations. The subject arose from a suggestion by Professor Meredith Thring, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Queen Mary College, London, that there should be an ethical oath for scientists on the lines of the Hippocratic oath for doctors. The Professor's proposed oath was read at the first Service of the week; at another Mr. Innes N. Ware, a solicitor and former York City Coroner put forward an oath for the lawyer, and at a third there was read a proposal for a factory boss's ethical code, composed by M. H. Drucquer of Lower VIth. D.G.C. 13

The scientist's oath, proposed by Professor Meredith Thring : "I vow to strive to apply my professional skills only to projects which, after conscientious examination, I believe to contribute to the goal of coexistence of all human beings in peace, human dignity, and selffulfilment. "I believe that this goal requires the provision of an adequate supply of the necessities of life (good food, aid, water, clothing and housing, access to natural and man-made beauty), education, and opportunities to enable each person to work out for himself his life objectives and to develop creativeness and skill in the use of the hands as well as the head. "I vow to struggle through my work to minimise danger, noise, strain or invasion of privacy of the individual; pollution of earth, air or water; destruction of natural beauty, mineral resources, and wild life." The lawyer's code and oath, by Mr. Innes N. Ware : When the Headmaster asked me, as I understand it, to submit to you a precedent for an oath suitable to be entered into by a newly admitted practitioner in the law, somewhat on the same lines as the Hippocratic oath of the medical profession, I thought it would be quite a simple matter. After all I have had over 60 years in the profession as a family lawyer, as a judicial official namely Coroner, as an administrator, legal secretary to the Archbishop of York, a clerk to the Justices and quite a few other quasi-legal jobs.

I have found it an almost insuperable task in the present climate of controversy. My premises are as follows : 1. Law is one of the institutions which is central to the social nature of man and plays a major role in human affairs. 2. The law regards the Sovereign as the concept of the supreme legislator. 3. That there is a moral obligation to obey the law. 4. That human society in a complex civilised community must have an apparatus of rules and that those who are trained to interpret them should have a code of conduct. This is my suggestion for a code today, but let me remind you that the Treaty of Rome and the entry into the Common Market may involv us in the surrender of our national sovereignty and the freedom of o parliamentary action. Similarly our great heritage of the Common La

created over a thousand years may have to give way to the continen concept of the continental civil codified law. If we are given the rig to express our views these matters will need your attention. 1. I solemnly and sincerely swear (or affirm) that I will bear allegiance to the Sovereign of my native land and show due obedi to those who rule over me. 2. To attain such knowledge, by the grace of God, the giver wisdom, as may qualify me to direct the doubtful and instruct ignorant : to prevent wrongs and terminate contentions and to share knowledge and experience with my brothers in the law and any p placed in my charge. 3. To be scrupulously honest in all my dealings, placing my cli interest first in all circumstances. 14

4. In thankfulness for the opportunity given me by my admission to a learned profession and as a humble human being to take any oppor-

tunity that offers of doing good by service to the community and my fellow men. A code for the factory boss, by Michael Drucquer: The vast majority of jobs in this society involve the taking of orders from a higher authority, whether it be the company, or the government or the local county council. Thus an ethical code for a hole-digger turns out to be vague, more like the Ten Commandments, which can be interpreted on a personal level. One ethical code cannot be very different from another—it is more a question of stress on certain items. I chose a job that morally is sometimes made out to be part of an evil machine— the factory boss. I have no particular intention of becoming a factory boss—making say, furniture. A specialised factory has, apart from what it makes, a very important duty. For it provides work for possibly thousands of people who depend on the factory. It is in the management's power to control to a certain extent the lives of those people. His aims should be broad; that his employees are given a chance to raise a family in decent conditions, with a safe house and good food, that his employees are well enough supported to be able to live in an environment which aids, and does not hinder, human beings living together. That the factory should not be viewed simply as a profit-making enterprise, but as the centre of life for its employees. He should encourage a situation where the most unskilled worker is not totally separated from the workings of the machine of which he is an important part. The factory can be a centre for people of all races and can therefore be a vital part in the establishing of harmonious race relations. The factory is a specialist place and there is a danger of it becoming inward instead of outward looking. The employees should not have to turn to the factory as a base for their own political feelings, for once it has aligned itself with a political programme, the natural differences between themselves causes inevitable conflict. If men of all beliefs and colour are to live together, then the ideals of a factory must be high; that the people in the factory organise themselves not to attack other institutions but to live together. The emphasis must be humanist, not political or profitgaining, and the primary concern the mental health of the employees. The position of the factory boss in the above can depend on your political beliefs. But I attempted to take a point of view that starts in the present; and there are factory bosses now. Perhaps one day, a communist interpretation of the problem will be justified, but until then, the people at the top must think of how to achieve a balance between the basic ideals I have listed and the present situation of conflict.

MUSIC CHOIR This has definitely been the year of the Choir Stalls—so long awaited, and so excellently fulfilling their purpose. The Concert given in Chapel brought the stalls into use and demonstrated their versatility. Palestrina's Tu es Petrus was sung with the stalls in their orthodox position, then, 15

effortlessly, the singers moved them into the apse so that space was created for the orchestsra in Handel's Sixth Chandos Anthem. Delightful as this concert was, it was produced under great difficulty owing to the breakdown in the Chapel central heating. The temporary gas heaters which were used were more of a problem than a help, for the fumes affected the singers, and the variable local temperatures made tuning extremely difficult for the players. The harpsichord which was brought in had to be retuned three times on the day of the concert. At Com• memoration, the stalls were dedicated and blessed by Bishop Harland and the Choir entered and sang joyfully Cantate Domino. During the Summer Term Junior School boys who were not in the Junior Choir were invited to sing. Although only one new treble emerged from this system at least it proved that the method is workable and it could develop usefully over the years.

ORCHESTRA

The Orchestra has given two very pleasing concerts during the year. In March their programme included Suite for Orchestra by Roman, Russian Dance by Morand, Dance of the Clowns by Mendelssohn, Four Waltzes by Brahms, Sleigh Ride by Mozart and Farandole by Bizet. It was notable that the entire concert was provided by the School Orchestra and that an encore of the Farandole was demanded by enthusiastic sup. porters. At Commemoration, the Orchestra contributed the March from Carmen by Bizet, and a Suite from the Water Music by Handel to a varied and entertaining concert. Jarnefelt's Praeludium has also been practised and the wind department has shown skill with the tricky entries of the theme, and the strings have been very patient about their endless pizzicatos.

CHORAL SOCIETY The liaison with Queen Anne School continued with work on two contrasting operatic themes—the 17th century Jepthe by Carissimi and the 20th century Der Jasager by Weill. Mr. Strange planned out the rehearsals most efficiently only to be hampered by parts which did not arrive, or which were in the wrong language, not to mention girls who had hair appointments or boys who were otherwise engaged on sport.

WIND BAND Thanks to the appointment of Mr. W. Riley, the Wind Band is now making rapid progress. Mr. Riley's experience as a Band master is of great value and the players have responded to his gentle persuasion! By establishing the practice time during the lunch break it is possible for any wind player to enjoy the fun of communal music making and although the band will of course continue to play for CCF parades it made its first "civilian" appearance at Commemoration Concert playing among other items a tango!

HOUSE MUSIC COMPETITION This was, by general request, held in the Christmas Term so as to avoid the clash with sunshine and exams in the Summer Term. It also had the good effect of getting House musicians together early in the year. All Houses entered for the Singing Cup; Temple won with Manor 16

d Queen's tying as runners up. Five Houses entered for the Instrumental Competition, which was won by Queen's. The all-round standard was good and the results very close. MUSIC PRIZE COMPETITION The judging of this competition was a difficult one. Balancing technical accuracy with musical enjoyment and varied standards of pieces is far from easy and no two people think alike on it. It is the nightmare of the solo adjudicator and our system of using a panel of the music staff helps to get an average of opinions. Walker's winning performance for the keyboard prize was hampered by the very bad condition of the Hall piano—a few weeks later he played the same piece with outstanding success at the School's Concert in the Lyons Concert Hall. Rivers's playing of the flute could have been an outright winner for the Instrumental prize, but he was nearly caught at the post by Craven, whose trombone playing made him joint winner. K.R.P.

THE SCIENCE EXHIBITION MARCH 1971

The School's Twelfth Science Exhibition was opened on March 19th by Professor D. L. Smare of Bradford University. The theme of the exhibition was "Principles of Science and their Applications," and in his opening address Professor Smare emphasised the application of scientific principles with special reference to the improvement of human welfare. Although this aspect was perhaps not immediately apparent from any one exhibit, at the end of a tour of the exhibition one was left with a clear picture of the many ways man has benefited by applying his scientific knowledge to the solution of practical problems, and also of the number of practical difficulties that application has thrown up in our own day—appropriate, perhaps, that 1971 should also be Conservation Year. Professor Smare also warned us against judging one exhibit against another—this was not a competitive display, but a series of examples of practical science, each one a link in a chain of applied knowledge. It would, therefore, be inappropriate if my review were to attempt to single out some exhibits for praise and others for criticism. We were treated to a panoramic view of the work of the chemist, physicist, and biologist alike, and each landscape detail was as invaluable as the next in making up that view. But if praise cannot bt distributed individually, it can and must be lavished on all who had anything to do with the exhibition. In his opening address the Headmaster referred to "the superhuman organisation" which had gone into the preparation and planning of the exhibition over the previous two months, to which I would add my praise for the enthusiasm with which the products were exhibited. To boys and staff I owe a debt for beginning to fill in a very great gap in my own education, and I am sure there were many other visitors to the exhibition, who for the first time began to understand such everyday things as radio, detergents or milk, to name just a few. It was not just the nature 17

of the exhibits which made the whole so successful, but the willingness of the exhibitors to explain their own items, not just once, but throughout the two days to anyone who appeared lost. As the principles behind the majority of exhibits were unknown to me, such willingness was doubly welcome. The exhibition opened with a short dramatic account of the history of science in York from the Romans to George Hudson, after which we were given a chance to observe some of their contributions at greater length in the rooms next to the Hall. Also in this section one had a chance to learn about the complicated workings of the computer and its many uses. The rest of the exhibition was made up of 107 different exhibits, ranging from "Chemicals from the sea" to "Insect camouflage," from "Ultra violet radiation, its properties and uses" to "Dichromate oxidation of alcohol," from chickens to soap, from cigarettes to river pollution, from trout to electrolysis, from gas chromatography to passion rating. Harmonics, polymers, combustion and soil were all represented, plus many others. It was a composite exhibition, most competently produced. The trials and tribulations of preparation were not apparent on the day, and the efforts of all were well rewarded by the total success of the exhibition. But its value went further than the simple (or complex) explanation of scientific principles. It was also the application of an educational principle—that involvement in the process of learning produces the best results—and one hopes very much that such opportunities as these science exhibitions provide will not be lost. D.R.D.C.

BARTHOLOMEW FAIR

On the evening of June 16th, two performances of scenes from Ben Jonson's 'Bartholomew Fair' were presented by the Third and Fourth Forms; production was by the Headmaster and Mr. Oxley. Two particoloured stalls selling gingerbread and roast pig promised all the fun, and though the cast found it hard to rise to the playwright's full vigour and verbal subtlety, yet the colour and knockabout comedy were all his, Ursula, the appalling and greasy roast pig seller (Christopher Smith) set the pace. He treated us to an intriguing fight over a lost frying pan, and showed us a very unladylike leg when it was scalded in the contest, all sores and dirty bandages. (When these scenes were played before The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh a fortnight later, the Duke in an amused aside, told one of the boys that underneath the morning dress, A his leg looked like that.) Ursula was well supported by Mooncalf (John Brace), her bottle boy, who displayed an unforgettable pair of "grasshopper thighs" clad in bright yellow tights, as he staggered under the weight of that round-bottomed chair, which features in all School productions. Nightingale's easily heard voice (Jeremy Beadle) promised song, and a fine song we were duly given—the music composed and played by Robin Walker. Dramatically the song was overlong, but it provided a good opportunity to observe the dapper Edgworth (Michael Walker) at work picking pockets, and there was some nice by-play with the feather from Dame Purecraft's hat. Jonson hated the hypocritical Puritans, and the stocks which were on stage throughout the play were 18

clearly destined for Zeal-of-the-Land Busy (James Brockbank). However, he did declare that "long hair is an ensign and a banner, and the world is full of these banners, very full of these banners" and won sympathy from some of the audience with that. Younger players sometimes stop acting when they are not speaking, and though Justice Overdo (Peter Brooker) was a little flat-voiced, if audible, he did maintain his character throughout. Full marks too to the wardrobe—even all the extras were very gay in their blues and reds and slashed sleeves, and breeches. We should be all right for "The Mikado" now: I wonder whether those yellow tights will fit Koko? P.M.N.

C.C.F. NOTES First we must thank the Regular Services for two special additions to the Contingent. Our parent Royal Navy establishment, HMS Caledonia, provided the Diesel motor boat that has proved so valuable and popular as a training aid. The Royal Engineers at Hessay, who had already supplied us with two rubber dinghies with outboard motors, undertook to make us a new naval mast which was raised shortly before the Annual Inspection. The Inspection was on June 7th, and while there was alertness and vigour in the day's programme, we must note that three separate references were made to hair-cuts in the Inspection Report. "Hair-cuts were modern" was one euphemistic phrase; "shoulder-length hair" was noted on a senior Associate member; and "dreary hair-styles" were referred to by the Inspecting Officer. So we should let it be known that a few members of this voluntary contingent are continuing to let it down. Of course these hair styles worn by boys wearing Service uniforms cause a shudder to anyone who has connections with the Services, for they see the "style" as an insult to Service custom; and one wonders how long the Services will allow boys in Cadet Forces to wear recognisable Service uniform since they are sometimes mistaken by the public for regulars. Nevertheless, the final remarks by the Inspecting Officer, RearAdmiral J. E. Dyer-Smith, sum up his penetrating and shrewd assessment: "Altogether I was impressed with the involvement of staff and cadets in the CCF activities and consider there is much potential in the unit." We were proud to have the CCF Centenary Banner for the Inspection Parade, carried by a very smart Guard of Honour from the Army Section. This Banner was presented to the CCF by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh in 1960, when the centenary of Cadet Forces in schools was celebrated; the Banner is kept at the Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park, and may be borrowed by contingents for special occasions. We are grateful to RSMI Power for bringing the Banner from Oundle and returning it to Frimley Park. Accounts of special activities follow this introduction, but there are some particular subjects to mention. Congratulations to Sergeant Hamshaw on the splendid progress of the Military Band, and our warm thanks to Mr. K. R. Pemberton and Mr. W. Riley for their instruction and 19

encouragement; congratulations to Warrant Officer Stow on being selected for an International Air Cadet Exchange visit to Israel, and to Petty Officer Craven on winning the Fernie Cup. And we would like to thank Flying Officer A. J. Riley for the trouble he takes to ensure opportunities for our cadets of all three Sections to fly on Wednesdays. It is, of course, a great advantage that F/O Riley is one of the pilots in No. 9 Air Experience Flight. D.G.C.

ROYAL NAVY SECTION The Summer term started with the preparations for Annual Inspectio and during the holidays our Parent Establishment, HMS Caledonia, ha sent down a 16-foot Slow Motor Boat with an 8 h.p. Enfield Diese Engine which originally could manage six knots and now it is gettin run in she can make a good eight knots. She will be named "CaHie the name by which Caledonia is known to its inmates, some time in th near future. Trips can be arranged anywhere from Naburn to Ripod. and every week a group of enthusiastic cadets take her out. Thanks go to the Royal Engineers at 322 Engineer Park, Hessay fol two reasons this term, firstly the presentation of a brand new 30-foo: mast for the Parade Ground which was raised by the whole Continge in time for Annual Inspection and secondly for the two Recce boa which they change regularly and service for us. The two Seagull engin are making good way now and cadets are getting some good experienc in the handling of the small craft. Annual Inspection was with us once again and this year we were inspected by Rear Admiral J. E. Dyer-Smith R.N., F.I.Mech.E., who is Director General, Aircraft (Naval). Unfortunately, due to his chasing the RAF Section, he did not see the Naval Section at full strength. During the term we have had visits from various Naval Officers including Lieutenant Commander Plummer, who is second in command of all Naval CCF in the MOD, London; from Lieutenant Commander Hall who was Staff Officer (Navy) to Rear Admiral Dyer-Smith at Inspection and he came from Caledonia, Rosyth; and from our own Liaison Officer Lieutenant Morgan. During the latter part of the term CPO Dodson attended and it was very nice to have him with us but it was a pity we did not see more of him. During the term Leading Seaman Young left the Section having completed his three years service last Summer and having just passed his Advanced Naval Proficiency. He had worked well for the Section an his expertise will be greatly missed. Leading Seaman Craven and Leadin Seaman Bell both passed the ANP and were promoted Petty Office Nelson Division passed their Naval Proficiency Exam and Able Seame Clayburn, Harrison, Littlefield, Millikin, Pette, Richardson, Ward an Wormald were all promoted "hookies." Finally Captain Bulcock has relinquished his "Pongo" affiliations become a "Pusser" Lieutenant. 20

All Cadets are encouraged to attend at least one of the many excellent camps and courses which the Royal Navy runs in the UK. (Gunnery, shooting, sailing, diving, engineering, naval aviation and helicopter training, arduous training and sea experience with the Fleet.) We regard a cadet who does not attend such a camp as not having well used his Service in the Royal Navy Section. Next term (Christmas '71) we hope to have liaison trips to Caledonia and we expect that every cadet will have visited the Establishment at one time during his Service. Rodney Division go on to take their Naval Proficiency and Nelson Division will attempt their Advanced Naval Proficiency and we hope they pass. A report on the visit to HM Fleet Tender "Bembridge" at Easter and the sea experience gained on her follows. J.A.G.C.

ROYAL NAVY CAMP, EASTER 1971 HM/FT Bembridge In 1964 Their Lordships, as they were then known, commissioned a series of new ammunition carriers or Fleet tenders and as a result HM I FT Bembridge was built at Grimsby. The later models are larger and better equipped with Radar.

Bembridge has had a varied career; at one time she acted as a pleasure steamer and over and above the normal crew of six, forty-four people were crammed in in those days. Now they have removed the majority of the bunks and she will hold 20 in the main ammunition hold and six for-ard, with the captain, engineer and First Lieutenant sleeping aft. We joined the ship at "G" Moorings on HMS Excellent, the Navy Gunnery school and found ourselves organised into three watches of Red, White and Blue. Very quickly the Number One sorted out the non-matelots from matelots and made sure they were "looked after" by some of the "regulars." The joys of peeling potatoes whilst listening to the Eurovision Song Contest were experienced on the first evening. On the Sunday morning it is customary when leaving the Royal Naval Dockyard to be dressed overall and so we saluted every passing ship and every ship we passed, such as Devonshire, Hampshire, Norfolk, Blake and many others, and at the entrance to the Dockyard we piped the two shore establishments of HMS Vernon and HMS Dolphin.

Out to sea we changed into number 8 or sea rig and looked around "our" ship. The journey passed uneventfully and we were shown by Number One how to run out a Trident Log and how to get it back. We arrived at Weymouth that evening and leave was granted to anybody who wanted it. Because Weymouth is not a Naval port a total 24 hour watch routine had to be kept and as there were eight Leading hands they each took a two hour watch in pairs.

The next day, Monday we had instruction in Piping from Number One and went rabbiting with the Skipper, Lieutenant-Commander Andrews. We left Weymouth and proceeded to trawl round the bay. All we succeeded in catching was a great deal of the seaweed on the bottom

of the bay and we also tore the nets badly. Returning to Weymouth we set to on the boat as the Liberty Boats left us. Lieutenant Maw became ship's carpenter and started a guard rail to the aft bridge structure while Leading Seaman Slater and Leading Seaman Craven started moving the Bembridge's nameplates up after having overpainted them in preparation for a new coat of paint. Sunset was sounded, the bell and flag stowed away and supper eaten and more people went on leave. For the last time we slipped away from Weymouth and moved towards Poole, some of the Cadets getting sea experience at handling the boat en route. The people on the bridge found out extremely quickly that the Captain had very good eyesight, even in thick mist. Arriving off Poole the ship was dressed overall again and entered the long and winding passage between the numerous buoys marking the way into this small harbour. Eventually we arrived and made fast. A small inshore minesweeper we had met on our way followed us in. Wednesday came to be associated with the cry "Manoverboard" and a steep lurching of the ship to one side or the other as every attempt was made to rescue the unfortunate lifebuoy! The Skipper made up teams to try our skill at getting the lifebuoy back inboard. We returned quite early to Poole where we again had to keep night watches. On Thursday we returned to Pompey and refuelled Ivi oil and victuals. "Buffer" explained to anybody who would listen t story about the HMS Excellent Gun-Carriage which is used for Stat Funerals and which has been pulled by ratings of the Gunnery Scho since the Funeral of Queen Victoria. People were duly impressed by th famous drill ground at Excellent, and on Thursday afternoon the un heard of luxury of a shower became a reality when the Ramehead, a floating lump of metal which will never move again since it returned from HK, opened up its facilities for us. Captain Bulcock had a few words with an engineer and the showers became hot ones instead of the ice cold they were when we came in. Beards which were just beginning, to flourish were shaved off by quite a few of the Ship's Company. British Rail, despite its loud threats of disruption throughout the country, turned up trumps and Leading Seamen Craven and Bell went their own ways leaving the majority of the party to make their way back to York. Our thanks as always to Captain Bulcock, Lieutenant Maw, Lieutenant-Commander Andrews and Number One, not forgetting of course "Buffer". J.A.G.C. ARMY SECTION The small numbers in the Section have made it difficult to give adequate instructional opportunities to the NCOs, who have been manifestly keen and smart; Sergeants Balls and Cass, and Corporal Ray formed an outstanding Colour Party for the CCF Banner at the Inspection, and Sergeant Major Elsworth maintained a quietly efficient control of the Section. In his Inspection Report, the Army Staff Officer said 'the standard of turnout was good and the boys had an obvious pride in all being smartly dressed in No 2 dress'. 22

Army Section training is perhaps less obviously attractive than that of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Sections, but the Apex training scheme offers a wide variety and it is beginning to work well; Army Section cadets should remember, too, that they are part of a Combined Cadet Force, and can join in the activities of the other Sections. During the Easter holidays Adventurous Training was carried out from Sennybridge, near Brecon as a base. Captain Oxley, who has taken over command of the Section, has a happy relationship with the CCF of St. Edward's, Oxford, where he taught before coming to St. Peter's, and our party joined in some of their schemes. We are very grateful to the Commanding Officer of St. Edward's CCF for extending to us many of the benefits of his administrative arrangements. Early in the Summer Term a party joined the inter-schools training week-end at Welbeck College, splendidly organised by their Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Harland. The programme included competitive orienteering, shooting and watermanship, and our team did very well, with top score in shooting. The uniform for Army Sections from next term will be a jersey with combat trousers, but No 2 dress will continue to be worn for special occasions. A.S.C.

R.A.F. NOTES During the Summer Term the section was led by W.O. Stow assisted by Cpl. Ramsden (2 i/c), Cpls. Scott, Cameron and Shepherd, P. M., and J/Cpls. Short, Shepherd, A. M. and Hall. With a change in the training programme imminent, the last of the old style Proficiency examinations was held on June 22nd. Cadets Chester, Jones, P. J. T., Long, Moxon and Smith, C. J. are to be congratulated on passing, in view of the very limited instructional time which had been available. Junior NCOs organised two exercises : one in the vicinity of York early in the term, and the other in the Strensall training area on the occasion of the General Inspection. The annual camp was held at R.A.F. Hereford from March 31st— April 7th. A variety of activities included shooting, swimming, miscellaneous sports and a map reading exercise. A special feature of the camp was a two night stay under canvas near the Black Mountains. Cadets were responsible for erecting their own tents and for clearing up the site before leaving. Food was cooked by apprentices from R.A.F. Hereford and tents were kept warm by paraffin stoves. Each cadet had an hour's fire watching on one of the two nights involved. No flying was available at Hereford but there were several occasions during the Summer Term when air experience flying was possible at R.A.F. Church Fenton. Several members of the section took advantage of these facilities and a number had as many as 3 flights, each of one hour duration. P.L.H. 23

AIR EXPERIENCE FLYING During the Summer Term, a record number of boys were able to take part in air experience flying at R.A.F. Church Fenton. A total of twenty eight flights were made, and this has been mainly due to havi our own representative on the staff of the Air Experience Flight whi facilitates early booking and often enables us to fill vacancies wh other schools cancel at short-notice. Most of those visiting Church Fenton were, of course, from t R.A.F. Section but members of the Naval and Army Sections have als been represented. The highlight of the flight for most is undoubted) their first view of St. Peter's School from the air and we wonder t what extent the usual Wednesday afternoon activities have been disturb by our frequent aerial visits ! Many cadets have been taken through intricacies of loops, slow rolls, barrel rolls and stall turns, and seve have reached quite a competent standard in flying the aircraft themselves. Of these, Cadet Bruce deserves a special mention. On his last flight, he controlled the aircraft for most of the time he was airborne succeeded in flying it to within quite accurate limits. We are indebted to Squadron Leader Burns, the Commanding Office of No. 9 A.E.F. for all the help he has given us, and for the prompt and efficient way that our enquiries and difficulties are always dealt with. Our thanks must also go to the other pilots of the unit who do so much to make us feel at home in the air. A.J.R.

SCOUT GROUP Because of uncertainty about the future of Scouting in the school, no real progress can be reported, although a number of interesting meetings and activities have been arranged over the past two terms. Among the highlights were a very successful aerial runway and an enjoyable camp (mainly in cloud!) at the coast in early June when we had our Field Weekend. A party started the Lyke Wake Walk which should have ended at the camp, but they had to retire early in some of the most atrocious weather seen on the Yorkshire Moors for many years. Up to that point they had made very good time in conditions which demanded very accurate map-reading and compass work. There is no enthusiasm for formal Scouting in the school at the moment, and the absence of Scouting in the Junior School means that few who come in have had the early training which is so vital. Perhaps we shall be able to continue some of the activities, though not as Scouts, until such time as a revival seems possible and desirable. K.G.C.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme has continued to flourish in the school. This is the second year in which we have operated a Preliminary Year for the first-year boys, to give them a taste of the range of activities which fall within the scheme, before going on to the Bronze Award at the designated entry age of 14. The 24 places were well over-subscribed. During the winter these boys attended a series of talks on hobbies and outdoor pursuits, and were vigorously trained in map-reading by knowing masters who issued surprisingly blank maps. As a result the boys coped very well with the expedition training in the summer, first in good weather in Wykeham Forest, and then on 6th June in atrocious conditions in Bransdale. Most of the boys, though very wet, cheerfully elected to spend the night in an old barn and were triumphant at their survival, although they moved rather slowly for some days afterwards. The same weekend saw some laudable route-finding and camping by 17 second-year boys preparing for their Bronze Expedition. They were in small groups in the Farndale Area, and also camped at Low Dalby beyond Pickering and again near Rievaulx Abbey before passing the expedition section of the Award. For this section they had to submit group projects, and these included the visiting of old abbeys and historic buildings, Land Use and the production of a four-inch map of Ryedale. These same boys all covered the Red Cross First Aid course during the winter months, and passed the examination at the first attempt, so that they are well on the way to the Bronze Award. S. Foster and N. J. Williams who left the school last year finished the Gold Award and are to receive their certificates from the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace. Many who take part in the Scheme rightly determine to achieve the Bronze or Silver Award—both creditable achievements—but it is an encouragement and satisfaction to us all that these two, like P. Haigh-Lumby and P. Holmes last year have gone on to take the highest standard of all. P.M.N.

HOCKEY 1971 The mildest and dryest spring for many years allowed us to play more hockey than we had ever imagined possible in a British climate. With three full pitches and a small practice pitch most members of the club managed to get in many games during the term. It was especially pleasing to see how quickly the beginners improved with the extra time available. The first eleven had rather a frustrating season in which the odd goal made all the difference in four of the matches. In these the final result could have gone either way.

The second eleven season finished with honours even, winning two and losing two. All members of school teams played well and their enthusiasm was most praiseworthy. P. L. Hall led the first eleven and

by his example inspired them to some very fine play. R.H.H. 25

HOCKEY MATCHES 1971

York University: Lost 0-7 The match was played away at the University on a remarkably f and dry pitch. The University settled down quickly and the School, unable to produce any real form or rhythm, soon found themselves three goals down. In the second half more well-taken goals by the University gave them a well-deserved 7-0 victory. Bootham School: Drew 2-2 In the first half of this game the School were well on top and should definitely have been more than one goal up after 35 minutes. Bootham got into their stride after the re-start and the School began to struggle. A lucky goal by P. L. Hall made the score 2-1, but Bootham, ably marshalled by Goulty, grabbed the equaliser with only 10 minutes to go. M. G. B. Hepworth had a fine game for the School. Scarborough College: Lost 0-1 This was a disappointing result for the School who had most of th play throughout the game and who dominated completely their opponents half of the field. However, special mention must go to the Scarborou College goalkeeper who prevented the School time and again from scoring. Leeds G.S.: Drew 1-1 This match was played after being postponed from the previous w It produced some good hockey from both sides and a draw seemed fairest result. Archbishop Holgate's G.S.: Cancelled

unthorpe G.S.: Won 7-0 As the score suggests, the School dominated the game for lon periods and the result was only in doubt at the very beginning whe el both sides started indifferently. This fine victory was unfortunately marred by the weather and most of the game was played in the driving snow. Scorers for the School were Hall (4), Jones (2) and Young (1). Colours were awarded to Hall, Gillgrass, Hepworth and Jones. York H.C. 2nd XI: Lost 0-2 Despite being on top in the first half the School were unable to score. At the restart York asserted themselves in no uncertain manner scoring two well-taken goals. Despite very heavy rain the quality of hockey in this match reached a high standard. Worksop College : Lost 0-1. Both sides were very evenly matched and play fluctuated from en to end. After many near misses by both sides Worksop scored the important winning goal with two minutes to spare. Atkinson, Avis and Coverdale played well for the School and were awarded their colou after the game. 26

Styx H.C.: Lost 1-5 This year the Styx had a strong team and inevitably they produced some very good hockey. To begin with the game was tight and although the Styx went into a one goal lead the School immediately equalised against the run of play. From then until the end of the first half the Styx dominated play and recaptured the lead. After the interval they consolidated their lead with three more well-taken goals. The remainder of the School team were awarded their colours for the season and Hall and Hepworth were both given their caps. Pandas H.C.: Lost 1-6 This match was played at a fast pace and the two teams seemed evenly matched at the start. However, the greater experience of the Pandas eventually began to tell and they produced some good hockey towards the end of the first half. After the interval the School were under strong pressure and although they pulled one goal back from a short corner, the Pandas went on to win by a considerable margin. Old Peterites : Cancelled. 1st XI from : *R. C. Spence, *M. G. B. Hepworth, *B. J. Avison, *J. W. Gillgrass, *S. P. Coverdale, *D. M. Dempsey, *I. Robinson, *P. L. Hall (Capt.), *M. J. Jones, *R. T. S. Young, *R. F. Atkinson, *A. D. A. Smith, R. C. M. Dickenson. 2nd XI results: York University, Lost 2-5. Bootham School, Won 2-1. Scarborough College, Won 2-1. York H.C. 4th XI, Rained Off 1-1. Worksop College, Lost 1-4.

P.L.H.

BOAT CLUB 1971 In retrospect the '71 season is dominated by the outstanding achievement of an VIII and three reserves rowing in two days (211 hours on the water) from Oxford to London. That story is told elsewhere. It marks out this as another 'building' season since the £400 raised from that row goes to the provision of new craft—in this case 4 fine sculling boats on order for October. With funds raised last year the club has equipped itself with four adjustable riggers, a full set of weights, and been enabled to fibre-glass and so bring into commission two old shell eights. Speech Day saw two fours and five eights manned for the now established procession of boats, and old friends will like to know that 'Sally' is also in use. But 'building' at a deeper level, too. There has been a great spirit, stemming perhaps from those 'nowt's too hard if you're daft enough to try it' days of the Long Row, welling in the members. None have been more thrilled at the advances being made at Colts and Junior Colts levels than the senior rowers—and that's generous from chaps about to leave the school and club. Work shifts in these last days of term have borne it out; most notably Neville Turton's splendidly conceived and executed lettering over the Boathouse, freely given. 27

Technically, club rowing is still behind what some may think it to be, and we must confess that it has not been the strikingly successful regatta season it might have been. The 1st IV strode over the Yorkshire Head Course to win by 25 seconds; but as a crew which at one time and with the right equipment might have contemplated Senior standard, it was disappointing in the hard edge of short-course regatta competition. It subsequently took the Junior IV's trophy at Bradford. The 2nd IV emerging as such only very late in the season, were technically poor and won, after no less than 2 finals earlier in the season, by sheer guts. Robert Taylor, for his rowing as a novice in this crew, was awarded the Shackleton Cup for the most improved boater, awarded posthumously, one might say, last year to David Broom. Elsewhere there was many a near miss; with a total of 5 unsuccessful finalists and 5 semi-finalists, St. Peter's was at any rate in the running. It is worth observing that long distance rowing (one has in mind the sponsored rows of these past two years and the fine achievement of the Colts in rowing over 15th out of 17 crews—and surely the youngest ever crew at that—in the Yorkshire Head of the River VIII's) does not add to the potential for regatta racing—unless in one respect, that it marks a willingness to row hard. So we were walloped by Durham and Lancaster in the Triangular, fresh from the Thames row . . . but, grooved to a rating of 12, what could one expect? The 1st IV never gained conviction with a high rating; the others got it at the expense of poor technique. Only if that technique is assured beforehand will a long row pay dividends other than financial. There were sunny regattas and cold ones, with a wind which cut like a knife; there were beery moments of success and depressing ones of resignation, as when an unparalleled severity in Nottingham Regatta committee disqualified our Colts VIII for being two minutes late to the start after watching them row up-70 miles of trailer bashing down the M1 and tortuous detours through the city, was it worth it? Above all we smarted from poor performances from the seniors at York Summer , Regatta, whilst delighting that again a colts IV reached Cadets final. Weighing it all up, one sees a technical improvement of note, but not distinction; brightest at the Colts and Junior Colts end, where weight training is now firmly established and where sculling will make its most marked effect next year. All this dominated by an esprit de corps which has been the most significant feature of the club's rowing and which will surely bear fruit. Robert Carson led it with vivacious humour and a never-say-die attitude as a fine captain; Dick Hamshaw never spoke about it but exuded it in every moment in and out of the boat, as vice captain; Andrew Sherris steered with it as one of our very best coxes; 14 Ricard Bell willed it into his crew . . . and John Slater put it into the new conception of 'boatswain'. The future? We look ahead on two fronts. In the building of club facilities we shall not be complete without a sectional shell IV. Sophisticated equipment is no use without being able to take it with you and use it where it's most needed—in races. If that implies a higher standard of entry, we accept it. It is unlikely that the school will see a really good eight (for which we do have the craft) for a few years yet; but a good competitive junior /senior four we can expect. And on a wider front, influenced by the growing expense of regatta events and their inadequacy to provide racing for more than a few good crews, we look to creatin a 28

a framework of 'at home' events based on the north east rivers. Here, within a repechage system and a requirement to state the current racing condition of each crew (perhaps based on timed 500 metre distances), we could expect to create a better opportunity for schools racing of all grades. I would like particularly to thank Trevor Ward among Old Peterites for getting together an eight for Speech Day, parents who gave their support at racing and have pledged future interest by the promise of trophies to the club, Peter Rivers for his interest in our photography; and all the many who gave their support to a sponsored row which has helped put the club on the map. Not least do we owe gratitude to Norcraft Marine who so speedily filled the gap left by our stolen dinghy. And nearer home D.R.D.C. has brought us tireless energy in coaching and administration and the sound standards of an ex-captain of Trinity, Cambridge. C.P.M.D. Club Officers: Capt.—R. J. Carson (G), Vice-Captain--R. G. W. Hamshaw (G), Boatswain—J. R. Slater (S), Senior Coxswain—A. B. L. Sherris (S). 1st IV R. G. W. Hamshaw, A. N. Lawrence, R. J. Carson, T. J. Morley, Cox— A. B. L. Sherris. Winners Yorkshire Head of River IV's, Junior IV's Bradford. 2nd IV D. P. Atkinson, N. J. M. Turton, R. E. Taylor, S. R. Bell, Cox--M. A. J. Ferguson. Winners Novice IV's Leeds. 3rd IV E. C. S. Fry, M. P. Tree, J. A. Croft, J. R. Slater, Cox—W. S. Mcllroy.

4th IV A. T. Sykes, M. J. S. Muncer, S. R. Batchelor, R. G. D. Oldham, Cox—J. B. Littlefield.

Cc1ts VIII P. A. E. Challis, A. J. Sargent, T. M. Bloom, M. S. Ray, S. K. Grant, A. T. Vickers, A. R. Hornby, S. J. Warren, J. R. Woodcock, Cox—J. P. Terry.

"NOW I'D LIKE TWO OR THREE DAYS IN BED . . ." Oxford to Westminster Row-14th and 15th April, 1971 The idea was born in the Christmas term and boosted by the York 19th

Centenary celebrations, in which it was felt that we might do a

spot of flag flying in the south. Sponsorship for the row had priority, money for equipment and in particular for sculling boats being the aim. Each crew member (there were too many enthusiasts for a single '8' and reserves were wanted) made his own bid for backing in the three weeks holiday at home, during which he also kept to a fitness programme. Joint coaches, Mr. Duncan and Mr. Du Croz worked on firms in the York district and raised much interest from the Press. The crew was Carson, Hamshaw, Morley, Lawrence, Slater, Bell, Atkinson, Turton, Taylor, Steadman, Fry, and coxes Sherris and Terry. 29

The minibus with Celia in tow left school on the morning of 13th April and arrived in Oxford at 4 p.m. to drop off bedding at St. Edward's School cricket pavilion and rendezvous at Christ Church with Mr. Du Croz. Track-suited in the spring sunshine we launched from the University boathouse (a tear shed for Oxford's Italian built craft dormant in the sheds). Twenty minutes on the water and then the reception of `George' at the House boathouse, who settled Celia for the night. All was well and we relaxed on prime food in the comfortable eating lounges of the Golden Cross. The row was in six stages : Oxford to Wallingford, Wallingford to Caversham, Caversham to Marlow (DAY ONE). Marlow to Staines, Staines to Twickenham, Twickenham to Westminster (DAY TWO). Early starts were the order of the day. We were awakened at 5.30 a.m. to rustling Complan packets; a sense of foreboding uncertainty in the fine morning light as we got into rowing gear and packed polythene-protected reserves of clothing. The porter slid us by the side gate into the Meadows; Celia was launched and the Press photographed. 6.40 a.m. and off ! the support party already running for the first lock gates (no locks are manned before nine and swinging those gates by hand is like pulling a thousand pints of beer). Iffley was the first of a total of 33 and we entered nervously. If the fears of the rowers were soon dispersed by the various charms of each lock setting, the reserves were quick to learn the arduousness of each crucial lock rendezvous, counting the seconds to swing the crew through and replenish fluid sweated out on the water. After 7 locks and a chill wind, the end of the first four hour shift was near. R.A.F. Wallingford's jetty served for the pull-in and the crew could relax and breakfast on cheese, hot lemon and the brick-like Mapleton Fruit Bars which were to become famous during the row. Each main stop lasted about an hour, diminishing slightly the second day as stiffness threatened to interfere with rhythm. During the break there was much discussion as to the best technique to adopt because the first section had proved too tiring and morale was low. This was put down to lack of concentration and the high rating of 26. We had learnt that if we were to keep our energy we must hold a rating of around 15. We knew now what was involved. We left in high spirits to row the next 17 miles; a stretch particularly beautiful, through valley gaps and plains, silent except for the oars on the water and the sounds of moorhens, ducks and swans, soon familiar. As each lock was approached, we could hear the thunder of water cascading down the weir steps. There was a never-ending number of things to look at. This section took in the Pangbourne reach where the National Schools event takes place annually. The last section of it was extremely exhausting, the Reading Head of the River course, but Caversham was reached at approx 4.30 and we had our lunch of sardines, bread, tea, lemon and Guinness. Our first day's objective was now only 17 miles distant. A style and rhythm had been found and after a short rest we resumed our 8" by 4" seats. This row was particularly pleasing as the boat travelled quickly and we reeled the miles away. Henley with its beautiful regatta reach slid past with slanting sunlight on riverside lawns and noble trees, and with it the 50 mile mark. Moments like these made one glad to be rowing, past the last lock gates of Temple Lock and into Marlow in the dusk. Eighteen locks were passed and the half way stage reached as we accepted 30

the hospitality of Marlow R.C. and berthed Celia. We passed the night at Sir William Borlase's School after a very late and expensive meal at the Anchor Inn in town. Grateful of hot showers, we collapsed into bed; a classroom floor, but who cared? Oxford seemed already a remote memory. Unforgettable Thursday saw us awake and breakfasting on Complan shortly after 5.30. An hour later the first twenty strokes took us to Marlow lock. The first section was 25 miles and perhaps the most beautiful of all as the early morning mist hung over the river. We passed Eton and the splendid sight of Windsor Castle. At Boulters Lock half the crew had to step out and work the gates by very lowgeared handles. Staines was to be our breakfast stop and when we arrived everyone was surprised at how quickly the journey had gone. Breakfast was eaten while basking in glorious sunshine on the riverside lawn of Staines R.C. but the stop was a short one as we had to be on the tideway in order to have the current with us for the last reach. Timing was becoming critical. Twickenham R.C. was to be the next stop and so with a new combination of crew members (indeed, at every staging point the crew in the bows was switched) we started on the 19 mile stretch of outer London suburbia. This row was by far the best, with the boat easily balanced and running smoothly, and it was also the hottest, the temperature being very near to 70°F. In one reach we had a short sprint to the next lock with a hire cruiser and beat it! At each lock the procedure was to down as much drink as possible and so moisten one's handfuls of `scroggin' (a family Duncan concoction of chocolate, mint, nuts and dried fruit ad-libbed to instil maximum calories). Salt tablets had been unanimously discarded by this stage, though were taken earlier. At Twickenham, tired we knew the goal was near. The last of the locks was passed at Teddington (the Richmond lock is only used at low water) and we now had an open stretch of 17 miles to row. Firmly resolved, the last crew assembles after their Guinness and sandwiches; the Pirelli inflatable is manned by Mr. Du Croz, petrol an uncertain factor. The water is sinking fast and we must hold the ebb for the whole distance if we are not to compete with six knots of tidal flood. There is some nervousness as we settle into the now familiar stride. The river widens noticeably; we feel the change of tide now firmly established as the stages of the Boat Race course move by. This was the climax of our journey. As we passed under Putney Bridge the surface of the water, which had been flat calm, suddenly became rough and dangerous and Celia began to ship water. Most of us became soaked but calmer water was to be found nearer the bank. When we looked across from one side of the river to the other, the vastness of the river compared with our home stretch on the Ouse was frightening. Somewhere ahead the support party must be arranging for the landing. Daylight was coming to an end, heightening the tension as we forged ahead. Coasters were moving out in large washes down the half ebb. Would we make it by dark? At last Big Ben and our destination, Westminster Bridge, could be seen. In the last few strokes, our victorious feelings were brusquely interrupted by the shouts of the shore crew from the bridge. We were being warned off the inside arch where the sluicing current and a tumbling under-eddy made fatally dangerous conditions 31

for a rowing shell. In two or three more lengths we would have been in it. We were forced to summon all our skill and energy and back down against six knots of tide. We had been on the water since six that day; now it was 8 o'clock. The County Hall steps offered the only possibility of a landing. The approach was made through the farthest arch on the opposite shore. A sudden stop in our headlong approach opposite the steps—the stern swung out and downstream as the shore party caught us. Slowly, one by one, we were pulled ashore as the Pirelli nudged into us and warps were put out to both craft. Somebody muttered they were glad to be alive. Another said he felt 'reborn'. In the flashes of Press cameras the journey was ending—we had done what we set out to do. Dick must already be reporting that he was bent on his 'two or three days in bed ...' A cold hour and a half intervened before arrangements for Celia's safe delivery to Putney could be made with Thames River Police. We took leave of the shadows of Big Ben at about 9.45 and drove to Thames R.C., our final hosts. Celia was towed in at midnight and we summoned the last of the days' strength for the final lift out. Thirteen willing, spirited and friendly people flaked into sleeping bags on the floor of the spectators' balcony and somewhere in the dark background a whisky bottle was emptying. R.J.C.

RUGBY EASTER TERM 1971 Both Junior teams enhanced further their Christmas term reputations, and a term of continuing successes was enjoyed. A rare and notable double was achieved when both teams visited Ampleforth and returned with victories under their belts . Results of matches were as follows: — `Under 15' XV Feb. 3 v. Hymers College Home Won 22— 3 Feb. 6 v. Pocklington School Away Won 6— 0 Feb. 10 v. Ampleforth College Feb. 13 v. Ashville College Feb. 20 v. Archbishop Holgate's

G.S.

Away Away Home

`Under 14' XV Jan. 23 v. Archbishop Holgate's G.S. Home Feb. 3 v. Hymers College Home Feb. 10 v. Ampleforth College Away Feb. 13 v. Ashville College Away Feb. 27 v. Pocklington School Away Mar. 6 v. Scarborough College Away

Won Won Drawn

11— 9 9— 3 0— 0

Cancelled Won Won Won Cancelled Won

20-18 11— 9 5— 3

RUGBY FIXTURES 1971 1st XV Saturday 18th September, Headingley R.U.F.C. Eaglets XV ... Saturday 25th September, Harrogate R.U.F.C. Colts ... Wednesday 29th September, Headingley Wanderers XV 32

19-11

... Home. . Home Homer

Saturday 9th October, Bradford G.S. ... Saturday 16th October, Denstone College ... Wednesday 20th October, Ashville College ... Saturday 6th November, Giggleswick School Saturday 13th November, Ampleforth College •.• Saturday 20th November, Durham School ... Saturday 27th November, Worksop College ••• Saturday 4th December, Pocklington School ... ... Wednesday 8th December, Old Peterites (2.30 p.m.) ... Saturday 11th December, Leeds G.S. ... ... ...

...

Away Away Home Away Home Away Home ... Away ... Home ... Home

Those wishing to play in the O.P. rugger match should contact R. R. Baldwin, Corner House, Upper Poppleton, York (Tel. Upper Poppleton 4611 (Home)). R.F.H.

ATHLETICS INTER-HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY RACE

The Goodburn Cup Monday, 8th February This and the Junior Long Run are the sole surviving athletic events left in the Easter Term. Conditions were generally good throughout the -rrn, although several house teams were slow in their organisation to take advantage of them. The extent to which a house team responds to leadership in these two events cannot be over-emphasised. One wonders whether School House have set a precedent by not entering a Senior team, but on the other hand Queen's and Grove, who filled 12 of the first 19 places, undoubtedly owed their success to the inspiration and example set by E. R. Walker and R. J. Carson. RESULT 1. E. R. Walker (Q), 2. R. J. Carson (G), 3. R. T. S. Young (Q), 4. A. D. Penty (R), 5. M. S. Bidgood r(D), 6. D. M. Dempsey (G), 7. I. W. Stephenson (G), 8. D. G. Senior (Q), 9. N. Barnes (Q), 10. R. W. Little (G). Time: 23 min. 37.9 sec. House placings:

Dronfield 5 20 25 42 43 45

Manor 16 22 24 29 34 38

Total 180

Grove 2 6 7 10 14 19 — 58

Place 6th

2nd

163

Queen's 1 3 8 9 11 13 — 45

112

165

4th

1st

3rd

5th

Rise 4 12 15 23 28 30

Temple 17 18 21 32 37 40

INTER-HOUSE JUNIOR LONG RUN

Saturday, 13th March The team event was closely contested by Queen's and Temple, and the rest of the field were nowhere. The most remarkable thing about the race was the incomprehensible performance of the two talented 33

leading runners. Both forged well ahead of their nearest rivals and ran shoulder to shoulder as if bosom pals and members of the same team. As the finishing tape came ever nearer, both strode out, but each seemed reluctant to take the lead. No prearranged agreement had been made, yet an endeavour to stage a dead-heat was the impression that was given. The honours finally went to D. C. Spencer by the narrowest of margins in the useful time of 16 min. 16.5 sec. RESULT 1. D. C. Spencer (Q), 2. C. P. Hodgson (SH), 3. J. B. Hart (G), 4. N. P. Moxon (Q), 5. J. C. Rounthwaite (T), 6. J. P. Coverdale (Q), 7. R. M. Spencer (Q), 8. I. D. Heddle (Q), 9. C. J. Smith (Q), 10. D. M. H. Phillips (R). House placings: Dronfield 12 15 32 35 44 45 50 60

Grove 3 30 34 39 40 49 52 64

Manor 16 21 22 23 26 33 38 48

Queen's 1 4 6 7 9 20 25 29

Rise 10 24 28 42 56 58 62 63

School House 2 11 27 43 53 54 55

Tempi 5 8 13 14 17 18 19 36

Total 293

311

227

101

343

291

130

Place 5th

6th

3rd

1st

7th

4th

2nd

E. R. Walker (Captain of School Athletics 1970 / 71) has continued

to run with distinction for the City of York. In the Athletics match, York v. Munster on Monday, May 31st, Walker won both the 400 metre race in 51.6 sec., and the 1500 metre race in 4 min. 35.1 sec. At Sheffield on June 12th he ran for the York team in the 800 metre race at the Yorkshire Schools Championship and won again in the time of 1 min. 59.9 sec. He was also a member of the York Schools Relay team (4 x 100 m) which gained 5th place in the county. R.F.H.

SHOOTING During the Spring Term, Shooting was devoted mainly to the PSSRA Leagues in which we had three teams of five members each, and to practices for beginners, of whom a considerable number showed interest. Club members in the middle group—neither beginners nor in the teams— showed very little interest, however. The "A" Team consisted of R. F. Hornby (Capt.), P. A. 0. Bell, G. S. Clarkson, T. N. E. Bowen and P. L. Cass. It won two matches out of five and came fourth out of five in the league, having in fact a higher total of points than the third team, but having had ill-fortune in securing league points. The "B" Team consisted of R. H. Goodwill, I. W. Balls, N. Moxon, T. M. Elsworth, and A. T. Sykes. It too won two matc out of five and was placed fourth out of five. 34

The "C" Team consisted of D. M. Schofield, J. R. Slater, J. C. Smith, J. E. Prowde and M. J. W. Dimelow. It won three matches out of five but had a comfortable lead on total over the other teams with the same league points and thus was placed second out of six. Minor colours were awarded to the eight members with highest averages: all the "A" team, three of whom had re-awards, and Goodwill, Balls and Moxon from "B" team. The Summer Term followed the traditional pattern of arrangements. The club had twenty-five members, about the usual number, but with more than usual beginners. The first competitions were those of the County of Lancaster R.A. Cadet meeting at Altcar. We maintained a reasonable standard, coming second in the aggregate, but not winning any of the events. On the same day the Northern Command Cadet Cup was competed for at Strensall, but our team was unsuccessful. It is very unfortunate that these events coincide every year. To find sixteen team members out of a membership of twenty-five is not easy. The Yorkshire R.A. Meeting was held at Strensall on the next day: on this occasion we won the Cadet Cup and were second in the Services Team competition, while P. A. 0. Bell tied for the individual Services cup, but lost on the count-out. The next event was the N.R.A. meeting at Bisley. Holiday arrangements took their toll and our team was slightly weakened. Scores were respectable in the Marling and Snap, but on the Thursday afternoon we had a really good shot at 500 yards in the Ashburton. This brought us up to third out of the 78 schools competing, and won the "Country Life" trophy for the best score at this range. Thus the season ended on a high note. SCHOOLS HUNDRED Badges were won by: M. W. Poynor (5th), G. S. Clarkson (7th), T. N. E. Bowen (48th), and R. F. Horn'by (76th). Individual prizes were won by G. S. Clarkson and S. M. Cooper in the "Iveagh," and by R. H. Goodwill and T. N. E. Bowen in the "Wellington."

The Ashburton VIII, who are awarded major colours was: R. F. Hornby (Capt.) 65, P. A. 0. Bell (vice-capt.) 61, G. S. Clarkson 67, T. N. E. Bowen 65, I. W. Balls 61, N. P Moxon 61, M. W. Poynor 67, S. M. Cooper 61. The Cadet Pair was M. J. W. Dimelow and H. M. Godwin, while D. F. Richardson competed in the "Ninth Man." Internal competition results were: House Competition: Manor. House Aggregate Cup: Manor. Individual Championship (classification): R. H. Goodwill. Individual .303 Championship ("Green Howard"): P. A. 0. Bell. Cadet Cup: S. M. Cooper. Donegal Badge: M. W. Poynor. L.C. Le T. 35

SQUASH Overall Results: Played 21, Won 15, Lost 6. School Match Results: Played 11, Won 10, Lost 1.

Good results indeed, and the 1st V are to be congratulated on achieving them. The one School match defeat came in the final of the Bath Club Tournament, when our three-man team lost 2-1 to Stowe. The Captain and first string, Ian Robinson, had an outstanding season, which included selection for the Yorkshire 'A' and 2nd teams and an unbeaten Southern Tour as first string for the Yorkshire Junior Team. In the same team, Peter Hall, our second string, was also unbeaten. The School No. 3 James Gillgrass, was an invaluable member of the team; free from exam worries, he relieved the captain of many of the responsibilities of organisation; he found time to do a lot of coaching and also played extremely well. Having given credit where it is due, one must unfortunately admit that this was not the successful season it should have been; in some ways it was frustrating, even depressing. Success is relative, and this team fell a long way short of its potential. Beaten finalists in the Bath Club Tournament, when we should have won it, not a single entrant in the Drysdale, the Junior Events or the Yorkshire Under 16 Championships, and only one serious competitor in the Yorkshire Under 19 competition. Of the top seven players in the School, only two, Robinson and Gil!grass, practised regularly; not surprisingly they were the only two players to improve at all. After several years as one of the leading squash schools in the country, this is a pitiful situation. Clearly, unless there is a complete change of attitude, we will not be able to maintain our present number and standard of fixtures. In view of the great kindness and help of some of the Senior clubs in the county, it would indeed be a pity if cuts in the fixture list had to be made. There is no reason why the present decline should continue, as there are several very promising younger players in the School. Three of them. I. D. Heddle, D. M. H. Phillips and J. C. Rounthwaite, took part in the Surrey Junior Championships and acquitted themselves well. They, and other young players, have a splendid opportunity to gain places in the senior teams this year, and one hopes that there will be plenty of competition for these places. Results (for the Easter Term):v Scarborough S.R.C. (Home) Won 3 2 1st V -

v York S.R.C. (Away) ... Won 4-3 1st VII. v Worksop College (Home) ... Won 5-0 1st V v Worksop College (Away) ... Lost 2-3 Colts V . Colts VII v York S.R.C. (Home) Lost 2-5 v Queen's S.R.C., Halifax (Home) ... 1st V Lost 1-4 ... v Bradford G.S. (Away) Won 5-0 1st V v Harrogate S.R.C. (Home) Won 5-0 1st V v Barnard Castle Won 3-2 1st V '•* at Rossall v Rossall Won 5-0 1st V (In the remaining part of the Triangular match, Barnard Castle beat

Rossall 4

1).

CRICKET RETROSPECT The 1971 Season was extremely successful. Two of the four teams, the 1st XI and the Under 14 Colts, were unbeaten against other schools and the 2nd XI only lost once. We were also fortunate to have a virtually rain-free term. The standard of bowling throughout the School was quite high, but on the whole the batting was poor. The main weakness of the batting lay in the fact that there were very few batsmen who punished the bad balls. Each team had its players, whose defensive skills were good enough to make occupation of the crease a fairly easy matter; indeed, all the 1st XI were capable of doing this. I am certainly not criticising this skill, as an ability to defend is essential for all batsmen. On the other hand the basic object of batting is to score runs, and in general the quicker a team scores its runs, the more likely it is to win its matches. Two fundamental requirements of a quick-scoring batsman are the ability to punish bad balls and good running between the wickets. Both need confidence and an aggressive attitude, and can only be gained by regular practice. Regretfully, the desire to practise is still very much lacking in the School. Most of the Under 14 team are exempt from this criticism and it was encouraging to see their enthusiastic practising, which was certainly one of the main reasons for their successful season. The 1st XI started the season with high hopes of the batting, but with doubts about the bowling. Unfortunately Ian Robinson, the leading batsman in 1970, missed most of the inter-School matches because of glandular fever. Another Old Colour, Michael Burrunston-Williams, missed ten matches. Despite these setbacks no School match was lost, and the only defeat came from M.C.C. No one was more aware than the players themselves that they should have won several of the drawn games; indeed towards the end of term, they became very frustrated at their inability to score runs quickly enough, especially early in the innings. Whilst accepting this criticism of their play, I feel that the team did extermely well. They were not a brilliant team, but by spirit and determination they were not only unbeaten but also never really in danger of losing. The main influence was undoubtedly the captain Mark Hepworth, who blended eleven players of widely varying ages and temperaments into a happy and hard-working team. He always fielded well, sometimes brilliantly and not surprisingly won the Fielding Cup; he also played several important hard-hitting innings. The leading batsmen were Peter Hall and Stephen Coverdale, both of whom s:x ,red over 500 runs. Late in the term, Ian Robinson showed that he would have scored many runs, had he been fit to play in all the matches. The highlight of the season was Peter Hall's brilliant match-winning century against Sedbergh, after the score had been 0 for 2. There were also several promising innings from the younger players, Mark Walmsley, Neil Kerruish and Peter Wilkinson. The bowling was much more effective than expected. Mark Walmsley, potentially a fine all-rounder, was top of the bowling averages, taking 36 wickets with his slow left-arm spinners; most of the remaining wickets taken were shared between the three seamers. Michael Jones, though less effective than last season, bowled tirelessly and often without 37

luck. His new-ball partner was Philip Brumfield, an Under 15 Colt and a bowler of considerable promise. He improved throughout the term and could well have taken more than his 29 wickets, had the close catching been better. The fastest bowler in the team was Peter Wilkinson, who occasionally showed what a good bowler he could be. After a year's experience and if he gets really fit, he could take a lot of wickets next year. The 2nd XI under the sound leadership of K. V. Cable, lost only one match. The bowling was well-balanced and certainly the strength of the team. Although several batsmen made occasional good scores, the side was very much indebted to the consistency of C. R. Place. The Under 15 Colts, despite the absence of P. W. Brumfield, we quite an effective bowling side, and after a poor start the batting int proved and the team achieved some good results. The unbeaten Under 14 Colts were a good all-round team with co siderable depth in the bowling. Certainly there is no lack of promise this team. The Senior Cricket Cup and the Yeomans Cup were both won b Queen's, and School House won the Junior Cup. The Burton Cup f the Inter-House League Competition was won by the Manor. During the holidays, Stephen Coverdale was again selected for th Yorkshire Schools XI (Under 19). Peter Hall was unlucky not to selected; certainly his positive batting would have been an asset to Yorkshire XI. D.K.

1st XI

Senior Colts XI (Under 15) *P. A. Scott (Capt.) *D. R. Chester *J. J. Clark *R. A. Pinder *T. J. Ward C. D. Auburn C. F. Baggs R. R. R. Clayburn A. R. 0. Heddle A. E. Hills D. G. Senior *—Colours

t*M. G. B. Hepworth (Capt.), 1970-71 f*S. P. Coverdale (Vice-Capt.), 1969-70-71 t*M. J. Jones, 1970-71 f*P. L. Hall, 1969-70-71 t*E. J. M. Walmsley, 1970-71 *P. W. Brumfield, 1971 *R. N. Kerruish, 1971 *P. R. Wilkinson, 1971 f*I. Robinson, 1969-70-71 *J. C. P. N. Lightowler, 1971 *R. T. S. Young, 1971 t Cap *—Colours —

2nd XI

Junior Colts XI (Under 14) J. S. Barton (Capt.) L. Allen S. W. S. Hawkswell S. J. Hollis J. T. Jones D. M. H. Phillips D. N. Potter J. C. Rounthwaite R. G. J. Sherratt C. D. C. Turner J. M. Wolstencroft

*K. V. Cable (Capt.) D. M. Burrunston-Williams A. H. W. Cooper W. F. Elsy *G. A. Hunt G. E. Park *C. R. Place *P. H. Rivers *R. I. Shaftoe *R. T. Tasker N. R. Wishart *—Colours 38

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 1st XI Date

5th May 8th May

Opponents

Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C.

Ground

Result

Home Home

Lost Won

12th May

York C.C.

••. Home

15th May 19th May 22nd May 29th May 2nd June

Worksop College Durham School ... Bradford G.S. ... Sedbergh School The Forty Club ...

••• Home ••• Away •• • Away ••• Home ••• Home

5th June 12th June 19th June 26th June

Giggleswick School ... Ampleforth College ... Leeds G.S. ... ... Craven Gentlemen C.C. ...

Away Home Home Home

3rd July 5th July

Bootham School Pocklington School

Home Away

7th July

The Saints C.C. ...

Home

9th July 10th July 12th July

}O ld Peterites

Home

Denstone College ... ... ... ... Home Played 17, Won 5, Drawn I I, Lost 1

School Opponents

146 149 for 3 156 for 7 99 (dec.) Drawn 178 for 6 200 for 4 (dec.) Won 108 98 Drawn 123 for 6 144 Drawn 161 135 for 9 Won 209 for 6 206 Drawn 133 for 1 201 for 6 (dec.) Won 119 for 4 118 Drawn 164 for 8 165 Drawn 122 for 7 171 Drawn 135 for 7 175 for 8 (dec.) Won 136 for 1 132 Drawn 107 for 7 117 for 9 (dec.) Drawn 188 for 8 194 for 8 (dec). 168 for 8 181 for 3 Drawn (dec.) (dec.) 194 for 9 104 for 5 (dec.) Drawn 162 for 5 184

2nd XI Date 15th May 19th May

Worksop College Durham School ...

22nd May

Bradford G.S.

...

Home

5th June 12th June 19th June 5th July

Giggleswick School Ampleforth College Leeds G.S. ... Pocklington Sehool

Home Away Away Home

Opponents

...

Ground

Result School

Home Home

Drawn 100 for 8 157 Won 152 for 5 77 (dec.) Drawn 122 for 9 60 for 8 (dec). Won 167 63 Lost 66 69 for 2 Won 55 45 Drawn 133 101 for 7

Opponents

Under 15 Colts XI Date

Opponents

Ground

Result

Home Away

Lost 70 71 for 2 Drawn 79 for 6 163 for 8 (dec.) Won 97 82 Lost 75 77 for 6 Drawn 90 for 7 152 for 9 (dec.) Lost 57 107 for 6 (dec.) Drawn 102 for 6 115 for 5 (dec.) Drawn 125 for 8 105 for 9

8th May 15th May

Kimberworth School Worksop College

19th May 22nd May 29th May

Durham School ... Bradford G.S. ... Sedbergh School

Away Home Home

2nd June

Manchester Boys XI

Home

5th June

Giggleswick School

Home

12th June

Ampleforth College

Away

19th June 26th June

Leeds G.S. ... Ashville College ...

Away Home

5th July 7th July

Pocklington School Bootham School ...

Home Home

...

School Opponents

Cancelled (dec.) Drawn 116 for 6 74 for7 (dec.) Drawn 119 92 for 9 Won 115 for 0 111 for 8 (dec.)

Under 14 Colts XI Date 5th May

Opponents Wombwell H.S. ... ...

12th May 15th May 15th May 19th May

Lime House School ... Worksop College 'A' team Worksop College 'B' team Durham School ...

2nd June 12th June 19th June

Bootham School Ampleforth College Bootham School

26th June

Ashville College ...

Ground Result School Oppone Home Won 125 for 2 13 (dec.) Home Won 47 for 0 46 Away Lost 73 87 Away Won 36 for 0 32 Home Won 130 for 3 80 (dec). Away Won 67 68 for 4 Home Drawn 104 72 for 7 Home Won 127 for 8 60 (dec.) Home Drawn 71 for 7 129

Senior House Matches Rise 121 for 6 beat Grove 118 for 6 Temple 57 for 3 beat School House 56 Dronfield 101 for 3 beat Manor 97 Rise 71 for 6 beat Temple 69 Queen's 227 for 1 beat Dronfield 84 Queen's 74 for 2 beat Rise 73

1st Round Semi-finals Final

Junior House Matches Grove 44 for 5 beat Queen's 43 Manor 89 beat Temple 84 School House 127 for 2 beat Dronfield 126 School House 67 for 7 beat Rise 57 Grove 84 for 8 beat Manor 83 School House 152 for 4 beat Grove 56

1st Round Semi-finals Final

1st XI AVERAGES Batting P. L. Hall ... ... S. P. Coverdale ... I. Robinson ... ... E. J. M. Walmsley ... M. G. B. Hepworth R. N. Kerruish ... P. R. Wilkinson ... J. C. P. N. Lightowler R. T. S. Young ... M. J. Jones ... ... P. W. Brumfield ...

No. of Times Innings Not out 16 2 18 3 10 2 18 4 15 3 18 1 3 16 11 4 5 2 11 3 7 4 'Denotes not out.

Runs 548 536 279 335 245 237 146 55 20 38 13

Highest Innings 113 50' 89' 77' 36' 49 36* 21' 9' 10' 5

Runs

Wickets

593 427 648 606 186 117 14

36 23 34 29 6 3 0

Average 39.14 36.40 34.87 23.92 20.41 13.94 11.23 7.85 6.66 4.75 4.33

Bowling E. J. M. Walmsley P. R. Wilkinson M. J. Jones ... P. W. Brumfield R. T. S. Young ... P. L. Hall IL N. Kerruish

• •• ... ... ... ... ... ...

Overs 204.4 136.5 261.3 220.3 49 30 3

Maidens 53 21 75 49 5 6 0

Average 16.47 18.56 19.05 20.89 31.00 39.00 —

ST. PETER'S v. M.C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 5th May Result: Lost by 7 wickets St. Peter's 146 (S. P. Coverdale 33). M.C.C. 149 for 3 (N. Image 57, G. M. Hamilton 47). ST. PETER'S v. YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Saturday, 8th May Result: Won by 57 runs. St. Peter's 156 for 7 dec. (P. L. Hall 52 not out, S. P. Coverdale 46, I. Robinson 35). Yorkshire Gentlemen C.C. 99 (R. Hinchcliffe 30, M. J. Jones 4 for 39). ST. PETER'S v. YORK C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 12th May Result: Match drawn. York C.C. 200 for 4 dec. (R. Hutchinson 105, R. Garlick 40 not out). St. Peter's 178 for 6 (P. L. Hall 59 not out, P. R. Wilkinson 36 not out). The century maker was no stranger to us. Russell Hutchinson certainly seemed to thrive on the ground where he had learnt so much of his cricket. ST. PETER'S v. WORKSOP COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 15th May Result : Won by 10 runs ST. PETER'S R. N. Kerruish, b. Good ... M. J. Jones, b. Good... ... S. P. Coverdale, b. Jackson ... P. L. Hall, ct. & b. Good ... E. J. M. Walmsley, 1.b.w. b. Good P. R. Wilkinson, b. Good ... D. M. B.-Williams, ct. Good, b. Tudor ... M. G. B. Hepworth, et. Basnett, b. Tudor J. C. P. N. Lightowler, ct. Good, b. Foster ... R. T. S. Young, b. Good ... I" W. Brumfield, not out Extras ...

WORKSOP COLLEGE W. Cheer, ct. Hall, b. Jones J. C. G. P. Williams, l.b.w. b. Jones ... S. J. Kettlewell, ct. Kerruish, b. Wilkinson N. E. Johnson, b. Walmsley... J. B. Jackson, ct. Jones, b. Wilkinson ... C. W. Johnson, b. Wilkinson ... R. M. Thomas, ct. Coverdale, b. Wilkinson R. Basnett, ct. Jones, b. Wilkinson A. J. Good, l.b.w. b. Brumfield A. J. Tudor, l.b.w. b. Jones ... A. Foster, not out Extras

14 3 34 3 2 2 11 13 10 1 15

TOTAL for 10 wkts. ... 108

15 1 23 18 6 0

4 0

9 19

Tank'. for 10 wkts. ... 98

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

14 65 68 69 70 73 95 98 108

5 26 47 53 53 59 65 69 92

Bowling Analysis WORKSOP COLLEGE 0. M. W. R. A. J. Good ... 18 8 6 38 J. B. Jackson 13 2 1 22 A. J. Tudor ... 12 3 2 18 A. Foster ... 12.4 7 1 15

ST. PETERS 0. M. W. M. J. Jones ... 12.4 4 3 P. W. Brumfield 13 2 1 P. R. Wilkinson 11 3 5 E. J. M. Walmsley 8 1 1

Av. 6.33 22.00 9.00 15.00

R. 16 37 19 23

Av. 5.33 37.00 3.80 23.00

The School won their first inter-school match of the season, when they defeated Worksop College by 10 runs.

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Put in to bat on a rather green pitch, the School made a good start, after losing an early wicket. Against an aggressive opening attack, S. P. Coverdale (34) played with considerable skill and was well supported by R. N. Kerruish (14). After being 65 for 1 at lunch, the School slumped to the very fast bowling of the Worksop captain, A. J. Good (6 for 38) and were eventually dismissed for 108. Despite losing both opening batsmen to M. J. Jones (3 for 16), Worksop got on top and seemed likely winners, until their middle order batting was removed by P. R. Wilkinson (5 for 19). The School fielded excellently and five close catches were taken. Worksop's late batsmen tried hard, but the final wicket fell at 98. ST. PETER'S v. DURHAM SCHOOL Played away on Wednesday, 19th May Result : Match drawn ST. PETER'S J. C. P. N. Lightowler, st. Croasdell, b. Mears, 7 ... R. N. Kerruish, b. Mearns ..... .........39 S. P. Coverdale, b. Davis ... ... P. L. Hall, I.b.w. b. Mearns ... 13 P. R. Wilkinson, b. Harland ... ... D. M. B.-Williams, ct. Oszlak, b. Harland ... 9 . 21 M. G. B. Hepworth, not out 11 E. J. M. Walmsley, not out ... ... M. J. Jones } did not bat R. T. S. Young P. W. Brumfield Extras

DURHAM SCHOOL J. K. Westbury, ct. Hepworth, b. Brumfield 12 5 A. G. Thompson, ct. B.-Williams, b. Jones ... 53 J. H. Croasdell, b. Young ... D. J. Newton, b. Wilkinson C. J. Mather, ct. & b. Walmsley. . ... 9 G. K. K. Armstrong, ct. Wilkinson, .b. Jones 29 J. S. Oszlak, ct. Kerruish, b. Walmsley 1 A. Scott, b. Walmsley 1 R. W. Harland, ct. Coverdale, b. Wilkinson P. St. J. Davis, ct. B.-Williams, b. Walmsley 6 0 C. Mearns, not out ... Extras ... 13 Total for 10 wkts. ... 144

TOTAL

for 6 wkts. ... 123

Fall of wkts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6

19 19 62 85 99 100 128 132 140

14 35 39 60 90 98

Bowling Analysis ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. R. 2 50 1 M. J. Jones ... 15 1 19 0 P. W. Brumfield 4 2 34 2 P. R. Wilkinson 8 4 25 5 E.J.M. Walmsley 11 1 3 0 R. T. S. Young 3

DURHAM SCHOOL 0. M. W. R. 3 26 3 C. Mearns ... 14 I 35 17 2 P. St. J. Davis 53 5 2 R. W. Harland 17

Av. 25.00 19.00 17.00 6.25 3.00

Av. 8.66 35.00 26.50

In an undistinguished away match, played on a heavily watered pitch, the School drew with Durham School. Durham batted first, and after losing two early wickets, all the next four batsmen played with commendable aggression. Particularly powerful was the hitting of the Durham captain, J. H. Croasdell (53). For the School, E. J. M. Walmsley (4 for 25) was the only accurate bowler, and although three excellent catches were taken, the fielding was far from good. The School never seemed likely to reach the Durham total of 144. The first three batsmen, especially S. P. Coverdale (39), played soundly, but against defensive field setting, the runs came too slowly. Despite some hard hitting by M. G. B. Hepworth (21 not out), the School finished at 123 for 6, well short of the necessary total. 42

ST. PETER'S v. BRADFORD G.S. Played away on Saturday, 22nd May Result : Match drawn ST. PETERS J. C. P. N. Lightowler, b. Etherington R. N. Kerruish, ct. Bailey, b. Woodhead S. P. Coverdale, ct. Bailey, b. Woodhead P. L. Hall, ct. Fisher, b. Woodhead M. G. B. Hepworth, run out ... P. R. Wilkinson, ct. Shutt, b. Woodhead E. J. M. Walmsley, b. Woodhead M. J. Jones, ct. Illingworth, b. Woodhead G. A. Hunt, b. Etherington R. T. S. Young, b. Woodhead P. W. Brumfield, not out ...

Extras

BRADFORD G.S. G. D. Fisher, ct. Hepworth, b. Jones ... D. A. Illingworth, ct. Coverdale, b. Brumfield P. J. D. Pickard, b. Young ... ... D. E. Butterfield, I.b.w. b. Brumfield ... J. C. Dobson, I.b.w. b. Brumfield ... R. C. Ogden, ct. Brumfield, b. Wilkinson ... A. D. Shutt, b. Wilkinson ... ... P. A. Bradley, ct. Wilkinson, b. Brumfield I. M. S. Etherington, ct. Walmsley, b. Hunt N. H. Bailey, not out P. G. Woodhead, not out ... Extras ...

1 6 56 17 30 14 0 0 6 3 ...

TOTAL for 10 wkts. ... 161 Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 8

TarAt. for 9 wkts. Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4

56 134 135 139 139 152 158

1 17 20 50 13 13 5 6 0 0 0 10

... 135

91 115 122 132 135 135

Bowling Averages BRADFORD G.S. 0. M. W. R. P.G. Woodhead 22.1 5 7 43 1. M. S. Etherington 17 1 2 35 P. A. Bradley 12 2 0 39 R. C. Ogden ... 7 2 0 17

ST. PETERS 0. M. W. M. J. Jones ... 11 4 1 P. W. Brumfield 20 4 4 P. R. Wilkinson 9 0 2 R. T. S. Young 8 1 1 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 7 2 0 G. A. Hunt ... 1 1 1

Av. 6.14 17.50 co co

R. 23 43 24 26

Av. 23.00 10.75 12.00 26.00

9 0

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In a tense finish, the School narrowly failed to force a win at Bradford G.S. Facing a total of 161, Bradford were 135 for 9 at the end. Put in to bat on a lively pitch, the School lost two early wickets, but then scored runs quickly. S. P. Coverdale (56) batted splendidly and was well supported by M. G. B. Hepworth (30) and P. L. Hall (17). Shortly after lunch, Bradford broke through and the last seven wickets

fell for 27 runs. For Bradford, P. G. Woodhead (7 for 43) gained just reward for some very accurate medium pace bowling. With three hours in which to get the runs, Bradford made steady progress, and when half an hour of play was left, they needed 45 runs to win with six wickets in hand. However, wickets were sacrificed in the course of quick runs and eventually Bradford called off the chase. With the fourth ball of the final over, the School claimed the ninth wicket, but the Bradford No. 11 survived the last two balls, despite a loud LBW appeal off the second of these. For Bradford, D. E. Butterfield (50) played a sensible innings, and the School were greatly indebted to P. W. Brumfield (4 for 43) for a fine sustained spell of bowling.

ST. PETER'S v. SEDBERGH SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 29th May Result: Won by 4 wickets SEDBERGH D. R. Hodgson, l.b.w. b. Jones ... W. J. R. Allen, l.b.w. b. Jones ... P. H. Alexander, b. Wahnsley P. T. Walsh, b. Walmsley C. D. Weston, ct. Hepworth, b. Hall M. Noble, l.b.w. b. Jones ... M. F. Webb, b. Walmsley F. J. M. Carr, b. Wilkinson D. G. Maxwell, run out ... M. A. Coupland, l.b.w. b. Brumfield W J. Rogers, not out Extras

...

... ... ...

27 32 66

... ... ...

1 0 13

ST. PETERS R. N. Kerruish, b. Webb ... E. J. M. Walmsley, ct. Webb, b. Noble ... 16 S. P. Coverdale, ct. Carr, b. Webb P. L. Hall, ct. Alexander, b. Coupland ... 113 P. R. Wilkinson, b. Noble ... ... 22 M. G. B. Hepworth, not out ... ... 36 J. C. P. N. Lightowler, b. Webb ... M. J. Jones, not out G. A. Hunt R. T. S. Young I did not bat P. W. Brumfield Extras ... 17

206

TOTAL for 6 wkts. ... 209

5 5

TOTAL for 10 wkts. Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4

...

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4

63 122 122 146 184 203

99 155 169 183

Bowling Analysis ST. PETERS 0. M. W. M. J. Jones ... 18 4 3 P. W. Brumfield 11 1 1 P. R. Wilkinson 15 1 1 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 16.2 2 3 P. L. Hall ... 7 2 1

SEDBERGH R. 48 23 54

Av. 16 23 54

50 18

16.6 18

0. M. F. Webb 18 M. A. Coupland 15.1 W. J. Rogers 6 C. D. Weston 2 ... 12 M. Noble

3 6 1 0 0

3 I 0 0 2

R. 61 46 22 15 48

Av. 20.33 46 0

co 24

In one of the finest games ever played at the School, St. Peter's gained a remarkable last over victory against Sedbergh. Sedbergh batted first, and after losing two early wickets, recovered well. P. H. Alexander (48) played a forceful innings, and a valuable stand by C. D. Weston (27) and M. Noble (32) was followed by a very good innings by M. F. Webb (66). For the School, M. J. Jones (3 for 48) and E. J. M. Walmsley (3 for 50) were the most successful bowlers. Facing a total of 206, the School made a disastrous start, losing two wickets without a run on the board. From this position and against some fine fielding, P. L. Hall took command and played a superb innings. His timing of the ball, particularly on the leg-side, was excellent, and when he was out, he had scored 113 out of 169. He was given sound support by P. R. Wilkinson (22) and E. J. M. Walmsley (16). After Hall's dismissal, the captain, M. G. B. Hepworth (36 not out) played the leading role and guided the team to a fine victory. When the final over started, the School required four runs, but from the first ball, Hepworth finished the game in great fashion with a huge six into the pavilion. ST. PETER'S v. THE FORTY CLUB Played at home on Wednesday, 2nd June Result : Match drawn The Forty Club 201 for 6 dec. (W. Oates 89, N. Hare 34 not ou P. W. Brumfield 3 for 49). St. Peter's 133 for 1 (E. J. M. Walmsiey 77 no out). 44

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ST. PETER'S v. GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL Played away on Saturday, 5th June Result: Won by 6 wickets

GIGGLESWICK T. Lora, D. Brumfield E. Lord, b. Brumfield J. Dobson, b. Brumfield ... 25 J. Robinson, ct. B.-Williams, b. Wilkinson 0 M. S. Jones, run out ... ... 25 ... 17 J. S. Stathem, run out T. J. Sellers, ct Walmsley, b. Jones M. Newhouse, ct. Young, b. Brumfield D. Staveley, not out ... D. Mitchell, b. Wilkinson ... C. Dawson, l.b.w. b. Jones Extras ... 11

ST. PETERS R. N. Kerruish, b. Mitchell 19 E. J. M. Walmsley, ct. E. Lord, b. Staveley ... 2 S. P. Coverdale, not out 50 ... P. L. Hall, ct. Staveley, b. Newhouse ... 23 P. R. Wilkinson, ct. Stathem, b. Newhouse 0 M. G. B. Hepworth, not out 14 D. M. B.-Williams J. C. P. N. Lightowler M. J. Jones did not bat R. T. S. Young P. W. Brumfield Extras ... 11

TOTAL for 10 wkts. ... 118

TOTAL for 4 wkts. ... 119

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4

13 41 4b 46 86 97 105 105 115

10 58 9 Ft 98

Bowling Analysis ST. PETERS 0. M. W. 2 M. J. Jones ... 20.5 5 P. W. Brumfield 21 5 4 3 2 P. R. Wilkinson 13 E. J. M. 0 V■ almsley ... 4 1

R. 50 34 19

Av. 25 8.5 9.5

GIGGLESWICK 0. M. W. M. S. Jones ... 11 1 0 1 D. Staveley ... 8 I D. Mitchell ... 11 4 1 C. Dawson ... 8 1 0 M. Newhouse 8.1 2 2

R. 30 19 25 17 17

Av. co 19 25

The School won the away match against Giggleswick by six wickets. Giggleswick batted first, but were never able to dominate the School's seam bowling. J. Dobson and M. S. Jones both scored 25, but the runs

came very slowly. The School fielded well and the three seam bowlers shared the wickets, P. W. Brumfield (4 for 34 in 21 overs) being the most successful. Facing a total of 118, the School lost an early wicket, but had little difficulty in scoring the necessary runs. The only bowler to present problems was M. Newhouse (2 for 17), who bowled his leg-spinners accurately. S. P. Coverdale (50 not out) played a fine innings, and P. L. Hall (23) and R. N. Kerruish (19) also batted well. 45

ST. PETER'S v. AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE Played at home on Saturday, 12th June Result: Match drawn ST. PETERS R. N. Kerruish, ct. Potez, b. Ainscough ... 49 34 10 E. J. M. Walmsley, ct. Wenham, b. Moore 8 S. P. Coverdale, ct. Wenham, b. Moore ... 48 68 ... 24 P. L. Hall, ct. Potez, b. Ainscough 3 16 M. G. B. Hepworth, ct. Wenham, 8 b. Ainscough 7 P. R. Wilkinson, b. Ainscough 3 D. M. B.-Williams, ct. FitzHerbert, 12 5 b. Moore 5 0 M. J. Jones, ct. Potez, b. Moore ... 3 F. W. Brumfield, not out ... 0 ... J. C. P. N. Lightow ler, not out 2 R. T. S. Young, did not bat 6 Extras 165 TOTAL for 8 wkts. ... 164

AMPLEFORTH M. Stapleton, I.b.w. b. Jones Hon. F. FitzHerbert, run out, b. Walmsley... R. Twohig, ct. Coverdale, b. Walmsley W. Moore, ct. & b. Walmsley T. Lintin, st. Coverdale, b. Walmsley A. Wenham, ct. Young, b. Walmsley T. Marshall, run out ... M. Faulkner, ct. Hepworth, b. Walmsley C. Ainscough, not out C. Murray-Brown, ct. Hepworth, b. Walmsley J. Potez, ct. Jones, b. Walmsley Extras TOTAL

for 10 wkts.

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

18 109 115 115 135 138 158 159 159

31 102 131 141 149 160 160 160

Bowling Analysis ST. PETERS 0. M. W. 1 7 M. J. Jones ... 20 3 0 P. W. Brumfield 19 E. J. M. 7 3 Walmsley ... 20.4 0 0 P. IL Wilkinson 2 D. M. 0 0 2 B.-Williams

R. 26 45

Av. 26 co

62 16

8.85 co

Hon. F. FitzHerbert C. M-Brown W. Moore ... C. Ainscough A. Wenham

AMPLEFORTH 0. M. W. 8 9 23 22 7

2 0 7 5 0

0 0 4 4 0

Av.

14 18 54 52 20

13.5 13.0

In a game where a tense finish and some superb fielding made up for some poor batting and bowling, the School narrowly failed to defeat Ampleforth College. During the game both teams seemed to get into a winning position, and then do their best to lose. After an accurate and unlucky spell by the School's opening bowlers, Ampleforth got on top through a second wicket stand of 91 between R. Twohig (68) and M. Stapleton (34). Twohig especially hit the many bad balls, which he received, very hard. The remaining Ampleforth batsmen failed to consolidate on this excellent start, most of them being dismissed by E. J. M. Walmsley, who finished with the rather flattering figures of 7 for 62. Facing a total of 165, the School made quite a good start. A stand of 71 between R. N. Kerruish (49) and S. P. Coverdale (48), followed by a useful innings of 24 by P. L. Hall put the School into an excellent I position. However, none of the early batsmen dominated the bowling, and the later batsmen found runs hard to score against fairly accurate bowling by W. Moore (4 for 54) and C. Ainscough (4 for 52) and brilliant fielding. Six runs were needed from the last over, but despite one lusty blow, the School ended one run behind the Ampleforth total with only two wickets left. 46

ST. PETER'S v. LEEDS G.S. Played at home on Saturday, 19th June Result: Match drawn LEEDS G.S. P. Wood, ct. & b. Walmsley D. Pinto, run out ... 0 S. Hollington, ct. Wilkinson, b. Walmsley... 92 S. Mitchell, b. Jones D. Thompson, ct. Walmsley, b. Jones ... 8 J. Maude, b. Jones ... ... 22 D. Caplan, ct. Kerruish, b. Jones ... ... 9 A. Turner, ct. Coverdale, b. Walmsley ... 0 P. le Vesconte, ct. Robinson, b. Walmsley 13 K. Allen, ct. Coverdale, b. Jones ... ... 0 P. Sutcliffe, not out ... .„ ... 4 Extras ... 6

ST. PETER'S R. N. Kerruish, ct. & b. Wood ... E. J. M. Walmsley, l.b.w. b. Turner ... S. P. Coverdale, ct. Maude, b. Turner ... P. L. Hall, l.b.w. b. Sutcliffe M. G. B. Hepworth, ct Caplan, b. Wood ... I. Robinson, not out ... P. R. Wilkinson, run out ... J. C. P. N. Lightowler, ct. Caplan, b. Sutcliffe M. J. Jones, not out R. T. S. Young } did not bat P. W. Brumfield

TOTAL for 7 wkts. ... 122

TOTAL for 10 wkts. ... 171

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5

26 7 0 48 8 17 7 7 0

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4

93 109 140 153 153 157 158

91 113 122

Bowling Analysis ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. R. M. J. Jones ... 20 7 5 37 P. W. Brumfield 13 4 0 42 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 20.4 10 4 42 R. T. S. Young 6 1 0 17 P. R. Wilkinson 2 0 0 14 P. L. Hall ... 2 0 0 13

LEEDS G.S. Av. 7.40 m

A. Turner ... P. Sutcliffe ... K. Allen ... P. le Vesconte J. Wood ... S. Hollington

10.25 co co m

0. 13 13 9 3 10 3

M. 5 2 4 0 3 1

W. 2 2 0 0 2 0

R. 27 29 12 18 25 9

Av. 13.5 14.5 co co 12.5 ao

On a very soft wicket, the School drew the home match with Leeds G.S., a definite result rarely seeming likely. After losing an early wicket to a run-out, Leeds G.S. batted solidly until lunch. Afterwards the captain, S. Hollington (92) played a fine aggressive innings; it was fortunate for the School that none of his colleagues gave him the support he deserved. For the School M. J. Jones (5 for 37) and E. J. M. Walmsley (4 for 42) both bowled well. Facing a total of 171, the School made a sound start, but with the score at 25, two wickets fell in successive balls. P. L. Hall (48) and R. N. Kerruish (26) had a good stand, and for a short time the School had a slight chance of winning the match. However, three wickets fell in the chase for runs, and with half the team out and needing a run-rate 110 of over 90 runs an hour, the School settled for a draw, which they achieved without great difficulty. I

ST. PETER'S v. CRAVEN GENTLEMEN C.C. Played at home on Saturday, 26th June Result: Match drawn Craven Gentlemen C.C. 175 for 8 dec. (B. Mason 75, E. J. M. Walmsley 3 for 49). St. Peter's 135 for 7 (M. G. B. Hepworth 30, G. Bottomley 3 for 32).

ST. PETER'S v. BOOTHAM SCHOOL Played at home on Saturday, 3rd July Result : Won by 9 wickets BOOTHAM N. Hutchinson, ct. Jones, b. Walmsley N. Langstaff, 1.b.w. b. Walmsley C. Maufe, b. Jones ... S. Bibby, ct. Hepworth, b. Jones ... G. Smith, ct. Walmsley, b. Jones ... I. Dickenson, ct. & b. Brumfield ... D. Waller, b. Jones ... A. Lane, ct. Coverdale, b. Jones ... A. Jan Mohamed, not out ... R. Wilks, st. Coverdale, b. Walmsley J. Saxby, b. Jones ... Extras

ST. PETER'S R. N. Kerruish, l.b.w. b. Dickenson E. J. M. Walmsley, not out ... S. P. Coverdale, not out ... P. L. Hall M. G. B. Hepworth I. Robinson P. R. Wilkinson J. C. P. N. Lightowler did not bat M. J. Jones R. T. S. Young P. W. Brumfield Extras

10 26 9 12 17 21 23 0 3 1 0 10

...

TOTAL for 10 wkts. ... 132

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 31

TOTAL for 1 wkt.

... ... ...

18 58 49

...

... 136

Fall of wickets 1

68 101 117 117 130 131

Bowling Analysis ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. M. J. Jones ... 24.3 13 6 P. R. Wilkinson 10 0 0 P. W. Brumfield 11 22 1 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 17 5 3

R. 27 26 37

Av. 4.5 co 37

10.66

BOOTHAM 0. M. W. N. Langstaff ... 10 4 0 S. Bibby 5.5 0 0 J. Saxby 9 2 0 I. Dickenson ... 10 4 1 R. Wilks ... 4 0 0

R. 24 24 31 26 20

Av. oo ce co 26.00 ao

Bootham won the toss and batted first on a lovely batting wicket. Six of the first seven batsmen scored double figures, but no-one really dominated the bowling. N. Langstaff (26), D. Waller (23) and I. Dickenson (21) all played some good shots, but gradually the School whittled away the innings. M. J. Jones (6 for 27 in 24.3 overs) bowled with great perseverance and accuracy and was well supported by E. J. M. Walmsley (3 for 32). Facing a total of 132, the School's openers batted slowly, but effectively. After the dismissal of R. N. Kerruish (18), E. J. M. Walmsley (58 not out) and S. P. Coverdale (49 not out) scored the necessary runs without great difficulty. ST. PETER'S v. POCKLINGTON SCHOOL Played away on Monday, 5th July Result: Match drawn POCKLINGTON D. J. B. Stollmeyer, ct. Hepworth, 2 b. Brumfield ... ... ... ... C. D. Southwell, ct. Coverdale, b. Wilkinson 25 J. McGregor, b. Brumfield ... ... 32 A. H. Woodhead, b. Wilkinson ... 2 D. Allison, 1.b.w. b. Brumfield •.• 16 E. Farrar, b. Jones ... 2 C. Raby, run out ... 19 V. Henderson, run out 1 M. Myers, b. Brumfield ... 13 N. Burton, not out ... 0 D. Blows, did not bat Extras ... 7

ST. PETER'S I. Robinson, b. Woodhead 0 R. N. Kerruish, b. Woodhead ... 3 S. P. Coverdale, run out ... ... 36 P. L. Hall, ct. McGregor, b. Woodhead ... 7 M. G. B. Hepworth, ct. McGregor, b. Burton 36 E. J. M. Walmsley, not out ... ... 12 P. R. Wilkinson, ct. Woodhead, b. McGregor 9 P. W. Brumfield, ct. Farrar, b. Woodhead 0 J. C. P. N. Lightowler, not out ... 0 M. J. Jones I. did not bat R. T. S. Young Extras TOTAL for 7 wkts. ... 107

TOTAL for 9 wkts dec. 117

Fall of wickets I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

3 46 50 77 82 84 85 112 117

3 8 22 78 87 101 107

Bowling Analysis ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. M. J. Jones ... 19 8 1 P. W. Brumfield 14.3 7 4 R. T. S. Young 4 0 0 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 8 4 0 P. R. Wilkinson 11 2 2 P. L. Hall ... 3 0 0

R. 36 19 10

POCKLINGTON 0. M. W. D. Blows ... 9 3 0 A. H. Woodhead 14 3 4 ... 5 0 0 M. Myers J. McGregor ... 6 0 1 ... 4 0 1 N. Burton

Av. 36.00 4.75 ao

co co 11.50 co

11 23 13

R. 13 25 19 23 23

Av. co 6.25 oo 23.00 23.00

Pocklington batted first and throughout the innings had great difficulty in scoring runs at a reasonable rate. The pitch gave a little help to seam bowlers and the outfield was very slow, but by any standards the batting was tedious. C. D. Southwell (25) played quite well, but got out, as soon as he tried to improve the run rate. J. McGregor took a long time over his 32 and no batsman that followed was able to take command. P. W. Brumfield (4 for 19 in 15 overs) and P. R. Wilkinson (2 for 23) were the best bowlers for the School. Eventually after three hours twenty minutes, Pocklington declared at 117 for 9. The School's innings started badly and three wickets fell quickly. As a result, instead of scoring quick runs, the batsmen had to work hard to re-build the innings. With three-quarters of an hour to go, 80 runs were needed, and the School made a determined effort to get them. Four wickets fell during the chase, but in the end the School were ten runs short. S. P. Coverdale (36) and M. G. B. Hepworth (36) both played well, but in the end the splendid catching of Pocklington was too much for the School. A. H. Woodhead (4 for 25) bowled very well for Pocklington. ST. PETER'S v. THE SAINTS C.C. Played at home on Wednesday, 7th July Result: Match drawn The Saints C.C. 194 for 8 dec. (T. Copley 79, D. Kirby 39, P. R. Wilkinson 4 for 45). St. Peter's 188 for 8 Robinson 79, P. L. Hall 64). A splendid match in every respect with a nail-biting finish. The

presence of Fred Trueman (one of P. R. Wilkinson's victims) added lustre to the scene, and a most welcome return to form by Ian Robinson after weeks of illness. ST. PETER'S v. OLD PETERITES Played on Friday and Saturday, 9th and 10th July Result : Match drawn OLD PETERITES ST. PETER'S 15 J. A. Shouksmith, ct. Coverdale, b. Wilkinson 32 1 Robinson, ct. & b. Oration ... 38 J. C. Richardson, l.b.w. b. Walmsley R. N. Kerruish, ct. Gildener, b. Gough ... 10 D. M. Rawlings, not out ... 65 S. P. Coverdale, ct. Place, b. Rowbottom ... 44 J. A. Eatough, st. Coverdale, b. Brumfield 36 P. L. Hall, b. Gough... ... 4 J. R. Rowbottom, not out ... E. J. M. Walmsley, ct. Eatou, b. Oration... 33 ... 4 H. J. Oration M. G. B. Hepworth, 1.b.w. b. Gough 1 G. Gildener P. R. Wilkinson, b. Gough ... 21 J. S. Place did not bat J. C. P. N. Lightowler, not out ... 7 C. W. Gough M. J. Jones, ct. Shouksmith, b. Rowbottom 9 H. W. Houseman R. T. S. Young, not out ... P. W. Brumfield, did not bat A. S. Bowie 6 Extras ... 19 Extras ... TOTAL for 8 wkts. dec. 168 Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 17

TOTAL for 3 wkts. dec. 181 Fall of wickets 1 2 3 — — — 57 81 171

44 106 119 123 129 143

Bowling Analysis OLD PETERITES 0. M. W.

H. W. Houseman 9 H. J. Gration 16 21 C. W. Gough J. R. Rowbottom 17 D. M. Rawlings 1 A. S. Bowie ... 9

6 I 12

0 2 4

15 33 24

3 0 2

2 0 0

37 7 33

Av. 1 6.50 6.00 18.50 cc cc

ST. PETER'S (2nd Innings) I. Robinson, ct. Shouksmith, b. Eatough R. N. Kerruish, ct. Place, b. Gough J. C. P. N. Lightowler, I.b.w. b. Bowie P. L. Hall, 1.b.w. b. Bowie .. S. P. Coverdale, ct. Eatough, b. Gration ... E. J. M. Walmsley, ct. Rawlings, b. Shouksmith M. G. B. Hepworth, b. Bowie ... P. R. Wilkinson, b. Bowie ..— ... P. W. Brumfield, ct. Place, b. Shouksmith... M. J. Jones, not out R. T. S. Young, not out ... Extras ...

15 80 14 54 6 2 5 0 3

M. J. Jones ... P. W. Brumfield R. N. Kerruish P. R. Wilkinson ... E. J. M. Walmsley ... P. L. Hall ... R . T. S. Young

ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. 8 2 0 7 0 1 3 0 0

24.00

11 5

2 0

1 0

39 26

39.00 . co 1 co

ail 9 3 0 30 33 15 8

TOTAL for 5 wkts. ... 104 Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4

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OLD PETERITES (2nd Innings) J. A. Shouksmith, ct. Jones, b. Brumfield ... J. C. Richardson, ct. Robinson, b. Brumfield D. M. Rawlings, ct. Coverdale, b. Jones ... J. A. Eatough, ct. Brumfield, b. Walmsley H. J. Gration, ct. & b. Hall G. Gildener, not out ... J. R. Rowbottom, not out J. S. Place C. W. Gough did not bat A. S. Bowie H. W. Houseman J Extras

TOTAL for 9 wkts. dec. 194 Fall of wickets I 2 3 4

R. 15 25 14

5 82

83 167 174 182 183 187

Bowling Analysis OLD PETERITES 0. M. W. C. W. Gough 8 1 1 H. J. Gration 8 2 1 A. S. Bowie ... 1 I 1 4 J. A. Eatough 11 4 I J. It Rowbottom 3 0 0 H. W. Houseman 5 2 0 J. A. Shouksmith 7 1 2

R. 16 31 40 33 23 22

Av. 16.00 31.00 10.00 33.00 cc co

13.00

ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. M. J. Jones ... 8 4 1 P. W. Brumfield 10 5 2 P. R. Wilkinson 5 1 0 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 7 1 1 P. L. Hall ... 5 0 1

R. 4 34 7

Av. 4.00 17.00 cc

39 14

39.00 14.00

In their first innings, the School scored 168 for 8 dec. The innings was held together by S. P. Coverdale (44) with good support from E. J. M. Walmsley (33) and J. C. P. N. Lightowler (21 not out). For the Old Peterites, C. W. Gough (4 for 24) bowled very accurately. In reply, the Old Peterites declared at 181 for 3. D. M. Rawlings, a regular member of the Kent 2nd XI, scored 65 not out, and there were J. C. Richardson (38), J. A. Eatough (36) and J. A. Shouksmith (32). The School lost three early wickets in their second innings, but a. fine partnership between P. L. Hall (80) and E. J. M. Walmsley (54) enabled the School to declare at 194 for 9, leaving the Old Peterites a target of 182 in 105 minutes. Three quick wickets fell to some good bowling, but a partnership of 60 between H. J. Gration (33) and J. A Eatough (30) prevented a School victory. 50

ST. PETER'S v. DENSTONE COLLEGE Played at home on Monday, 12th July Result : Match drawn ST. PETER'S 89 1. Robinson, not out ... 0 R. N. Kerruish, b. C. G. De Gelder S. P. Coverdale, ct. Parker, b. S. A. De Belder 36 21 P. L. Hall, b. S. A. De Belder... 6 M. G. B. Hepworth, run out E. J. M. Walmsley, st. Parker, b. S. A. De Belder 0 P. R. Wilkinson, not out ... J. C. P. N. Lightowler R. T. S. Young did not bat M. J. Jones P. W. Brumfield Extras

DENSTONE COLLEGE ... 29 W. G. Huxhan, l.b.w. b. Walmsley 0 ... ... J. C. P. Bailey, b. Brumfield... A. J. Hignell, ct. Robinson, b. Walmsley ... 22 ... 39 M. Morgan, b. Brumfield 7 B. A. Oilier, ct. Coverdale, b. Brumfield ... 15 ... C. D. Cranmer, l.b.w. b. Jones D. L. Roper, ct. Robinson, b. Brumfield ... 0 ... 30 J. J. Welch, run out ... C. G. De Belder, ct. Coverdale, b. Wilkinson 22 ... S. A. De Helder, b. Wilkinson ... 11 A. S. Parker, not out Extras ... 10 TOTAL for 10 wkts. ... 184 Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL for 5 wkts.

163

Fall of wickets 1 2 3 4 5

7 8 9

10 108 142 156 157

6 43 89 95 103 103 135 165 171

Bowling Analysis ST. PETER'S 0. M. W. 3 1 M. J. Jones ... 14 7 4 P. W. Brumfield 21 4 2 P. R. Wilkinson 14.1 E. J. M. Walmsley ... 15 5 2

R. 43 49 39

Av. 43.00 12.25 19.50

21.50

DENSTONE M. W. 0. 0 1 C. G. De Helder 6 0 M. Morgan ... 11 3 6 2 0 B. A. Oilier ... 3 S. A. De Belder 25 7 7 1 0 A. J. Hignell 0 J. C. P. Bailey 6 0

R. 14 22 18 60 20 18

AV.

14.00 co co 20.00 co co

The School drew their last match of the term against Denstone College and thus completed a season in which no School match was lost. The Denstone innings was rather a slow affair. Several batsmen promised well, but no one built a big innings. The top scorers were M. Morgan (34), J. J. Welch (30) and W. G. Huxhan (29). The School's fielding was poor, particularly in the pre-lunch session. P. W. Brumfield (4 for 49) bowled excellently and suffered most from the fielding lapses. The School's target was 185, but once again the early batting, though solid, was a little too slow. The turning point came when I. Robinson (89 not out) was injured and had to have a runner. He had been batting splendidly, but later in his innings he was unable to hit the ball hard. S. P. Coverdale (36) and P. L. Hall (21) also played quite well, but at the end the School were 163 for 5. Denstone were greatly indebted to their slow left-arm bowler, S. A. De Belder, who had an accurate unbroken spell of 25 overs and took 3 for 60.

SWIMMING The School swimming team have enjoyed a very successful season and from a total of eight inter-school matches they won seven and lost only one. St. Peter's v. Giggleswick—Home. Senior 53-34 Under-15 57-29 Won 110-63 St. Peter's v. Worksop College—Away Senior 53-47 Under-17 55-27 Under-15 40-16 Won 148-90 St. Peter's v. Durham School—Home Senior 57-53 Under-15 44-33 Won 101-86 St. Peter's v. Barnard Castle—Home Senior 54-77 Under-16 51-69 Lost 105-146 St. Peter's v. Welbeck College—Away Senior fixture only Won 62-56 St. Peter's v. Ackworth—Home Senior 69-39 Under-16 61-40 Won 130-79 St. Peter's v. Royal Grammar School Newcastle—Away Senior 41-46 Under-16 49-25 Won 90-71 St. Peter's v. Bootham—Home Senior 43-33 Under-15 41-35 Under-13 41-35 Won 125-103 The most pleasing win was the School's first clear victory over archrivals Bootham. The recorded result does not give a true picture of the match itself, where many races were decided by a mere fingernail touch. The York Schools' Swimming Gala was this year run as a team competition and our Under-15 team had a runaway victory in their section, whilst the seniors had to fight hard to earn a tie with Bootham. In the John Parry Relays (Northern Public Schools) at Leeds, the Colts relay teams of K. D. J. McCarter, M. R. McMahon, D. C. Spencer and N. Gray were placed 7th in the medley and 5th in the freestyle relay teams. The senior medley relay team of C. J. Brown, J. S. D. Pearson, K. H. Sargeant and A. G. Sheriff were third in the final of their event, as were the freestyle team of K. H. Sargeant, A. G. Sherriff, P. N. Nash and C. J. Brown. At London in the Bath Cup, the freestyle team of K. H. Sargeant, D. C. Spencer, A. G. Sherriff and C. J. Brown were reserves for the final in 8th place, an improvement of six places on last year's position. The medley team of C. J. Brown, J. S. D. Pearson, D. C. Spencer and K. H. Sargeant did even better and for the first time ever St. Peter's were in the final of the Otter Medley, where they placed 6th. In fact this is the first time that any of our teams have placed higher than 13th! 52

The teams' improvement is shown by the way in which the school record board is being re-written and no fewer than 21 new school records were established this year. It is unfair to single out individuals in a season where it has been the all-round team work that counted, but C. J. Brown, as captain, has had a fine year, and his School record of 57.6 for the 100 yards backstroke ranks in the best six times recorded this season by any British swimmer. C. J. Brown and D. C. Spencer both receive the club's congratulations on qualifying to swim in this year's senior British National Swimming Championships at the Leeds International Pool. Colours were awarded to A. G. Sherriff, M. R. McMahon and D. C. Spencer, and re-awarded to C. J. Brown, P. N. Nash, J. S. D. Pearson and K. H. Sargeant. K. H. Sargeant is the only club member leaving this year, and we therefore look forward to a very successful season in 1972. T.T.

TENNIS CLUB The club has had another most enjoyable, successful season with Mr. Clark once again giving invaluable coaching and advice.

After a poor start against Bootham the team managed to settle down

with some exciting play from the first and second pairs. The third pair played very steadily the whole season and justified their inclusion in the team admirably.

The whole club managed to play at least once a week with some players showing great interest and playing many more times. Individually, the outstanding play came from Andrew Penty with, later in the season, some very fine service games and excellent ground shots. John Mitchell, after a somewhat worrying start, went from strength to strength and is now playing some very fine top-spin shots. The new member of the club, Richard Atkinson, started a little hesitantly but by the end of the season he really produced some excellent play. Chris Beall and Derek Dempsey played very competently and brought in the results which were needed. The 2nd VI had a very good season with James Drummond captaining very well. He played some very good tennis and was most unlucky not to play more often for the 1st VI. The club is indebted to John Mitchell and Mr. Clark for organising the matches and thanks must also be given to Mr. Craine for his help and encouragement. The match v. the Masters produced some very fine play from Mr. Clark and Mr. Craine. Kim Bowler and Andrew Penty reached the quarter finals of the Plate Competition at Stockton-on-Tees before falling to Beverley. Unfortunately the House Matches were unfinished this season because of exams taking so long and people having other important commitments. Looking forward to next year I wish the club luck and am sure they will have another successful season. K.D.B. 53

FENCING The atmosphere of fencing in the Easter Term is dominated by the impending "Public Schools"; this was borne out in the matches and competitions held during the term. Perhaps the best training for these championships was provided by the House Matches in that they introduced that so vital spirit of competition into the School's fencing. The "points system" for these House Matches is in its second year and would seem to be running efficiently and effectively, despite idle allegations to the contrary. Although Temple's margin of victory was numerically large this does not necessarily indicate an unfair competition. This margin could have been considerably reduced by individual achievement from another house. Indeed Dronfield came a clear second in the competition due largely to the efforts of Charles Caratini, who won the Individual Sabre, a competition for which there is now a trophy very kindly presented by Dr. Slade. Furthermore the "points system" was adopted in preference to the previous foil team-of-three competition, which placed too much emphasis on quantity rather than quality. It is easy to see that as a result of this policy too much emphasis might be placed on the individual. But fencing has never pretended to be a team sport—the individual provides the victories and the team should provide that additional incentive. In the same vein it was realised that the club could not be split up into separate teams—and the "teams" listed at the end of these notes are merely those who fenced competitively at that weapon. The club had a successful term's fencing, none of its matches being drawn. Of these matches the most outstanding was against the Royal Scots Greys. Martin Muncer, Richard Oldham and Simon Atkinson dismissed their foil team, which contained the Scottish Foil Champion, 6-3; Richard Hazell beat their epeeist, and John Woodcock defeated their sabreur giving St. Peter's an overall 8-3 victory. In addition to club matches the Yorkshire Senior Epée Championships were entered in which the outstanding individual achievement was that of Richard Hazell in reaching the semi-finals. The "Public Schools" was this year held at St. Paul's School, London. There was a total of 459 entries, of which 12 were from St. Peter's. Our achievements at first sight were not great, failing for the second year to produce a senior finalist, but on the other hand the performance of some of our younger members was promising, and a higher "all-round" standard was achieved. The competition started with the sabre, in which Martin Muncer and Simon Atkinson were quarter-finalists. The former was eliminated at this stage, but the latter was "eliminated" as a result of an unfortunate injury. Though fortunately he was able to fence on the following day. At Senior Foil the result was disappointing to say the least, but happily the situation was the reverse at Junior Foil. All those who fenced in this competition last year got through the first round, and of these John Woodcock proved how remarkably capable he is by reaching the final. This gave us our first Junior Foil finalist for many years, and John's placing of 5th in the final gave the School 4th place in the junior ' competition. 54

The best results were, perhaps, at epee. Martin Muncer and Richard Oldham both reached the semi-final stage, where Martin was eliminated after a barrage for 3rd place, and Richard came fifth in his pool. Richard Hazell was unlucky not to go further than the second round; he won four out of six bouts in this round yet he was eliminated. Things indeed look well for the future.

The Summer Term is usually less productive, fencing-wise, the pressure of exams affecting most fencers. Nevertheless, the term started with a friendly match against representatives of the Montossum Lyceum,

Amsterdam, who were visiting York, which we "won" 11-7. This was closely followed by a match against an Army Apprentices team which we beat 9-0. The team, incidentally, went on to become Army Champions.

During the term Martin Muncer competed in the Halifax Open Tournament where he reached the semi-finals at epée, and David Taylor went to Dublin for the Irish Open Championships. He reached the semifinals at sabre and this is no mean achievement since his opposition contained some top class fencers. For this, and for his services to School fencing in general, David Taylor was awarded his fencing colours during the Summer Term. It is not often realised that the School Fencing Club forms a part of the larger whole of fencing in York. Indeed there are numerous occasions when our members represent "York Youth" on matches; this was evident when Charles Caratini, who was only with us for two terms, received his York fencing colours at the end of the Easter Term. The club owes a great deal to many bodies in York but none so much as to Mr. Power for his extreme dedication to the sport of fencing.

ANALYSIS: House Competition:

(From Christmas term—Senior and Junior Individual Foil) Temple-22 pts.; Manor-15 pts.; Queen's-7 pts.; Dronfield-5 pts. Epee Individual:—lst R. H. Haze11; 2nd N. J. S. Muncer; 3rd S. A. Atkinson; 4th J. R. Woodcock. Sabre Individual :-1st C. S. Caratini; 2nd J. R. Woodcock; 3rd S. A. Atkinson; 4th M. J. S. Muncer. Team Competition :-1st Temple; 2nd Rise; 3rd Dronfield; 4th Queen's.

Final Result:—lst Temple (81); 2nd Dronfield (27); 3rd Manor (18); 4th School (15); 5th Queen's (12); 6th Rise (10). Matches v. Nunthorpe Sabre Epee v. Bootham Sabre Foil ... ... ... v. Royal Scots Grays Foil, Sabre, Epee v. Amsterdam Lyceum Foil ... ... v. Army Apprentices Foil ... ... 55

won 6-3 won 12-1 won 6-3 won 6-3 won 8-3 won 11-7 won 9-0

Competing Fencers: Foil:—M. J. S. Muncer, R. G. de M. Oldham, S. A. Atkinson, R. J. Hazell, K. N. G. Benson, J. R. Woodcock, M. P. Black. nil Sabre :—J. R. Woodcock, D. M. Taylor, K. N. G. Benson, S. A. Atkinson, M. J. S. Muncer. Epée :—R. J. Hazel!, A. Robinson, P. S. Spencer, M. J. S. Muncer. M.J.S.M.

THE OXFORD CUP, 1970-71 Pts. Dronfield Manor Temple Rise Awarded Grove Queen's S. House Senior Rugger ••• 20 — 20 Junior Rugger ••• 10 10 — Senior Cricket ••• 20 — 20 — ••• 10 — — 10 Junior Cricket ... Rowing ... ... ••• 20 — 20 15 Athletics, Sports ••• 15 — Athletics, Standards ••• 15 15 — — Cross-Country ... ••• 10 10 15 Swimming, Sports ••• 15 10 Swimming, Standards ••• 10 Squash ... ... ••• 15 — 15 — Tennis ... ... ••• 15 No completed competition. ••• 15 — — 15 — Shooting (Team) 15 Fencing ... ... .•• 15 — — 10 Junior Long Run ••• 10 — — — 0 55 15 25 75 215 15 15

SCIENCE SOCIETY In spite of several snags, this term has been a fairly busy one for the society. At the first meeting of the term, Dr. Goodwin came from York University to give a lecture entitled "Nuclear power, for good or bad". Without being too technical, Dr. Goodwin gave a clear description of nuclear fission and fusion reactions, and described the future role of nuclear power.

The highlight of the term was an outing to Smith and Nephews Ltd. of Hull. The members of the society who went were shown the making of "Elastoplast", "Nivea", and "Attrixo". This was followed by a short trip around the plastics division which is concerned with the manufacture of printed plastic bags and dress material. Unfortunately there was not enough time to see the rest of the factory which is concerned with the preparation of cosmetics. The hospitality with which we were received was very much appreciated. Dr. Bunday came from Bradford University to talk to the society about "Getting married the mathematical way". His lecture consisted of , an analagous proof to show that the chance of marrying the right person was the surprisingly high figure of 0.4. 56

The final meeting of the term was held at Queen Margaret's when Dr. Haslam, a Consultant Psychiatrist at Clifton Hospital, lectured to the society on "Psychiatry—fact and fiction". In an extremely witty lecture, Dr. Haslam described various psychiatric diseases, their treatment and the difficulty of doing research into psychiatric disorders as the brain can only be properly surveyed whilst alive and this does have practical difficulties. Finally I would like to thank Gary Clarkson and the two secretaries of Queen Margaret's for their help in arranging the meetings. J.W.G.

JUNIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY EASTER TERM, 1971 The first meeting of the term was a film show; three films were shown on "Lubrication", "Agriculture", and "Hovercraft". It was well attended and was enjoyed by all. The following meeting was a Talk by Mr. Sims of the Yorkshire Museum on "Reptiles", illustrated with specimens and slides. It was very interesting and well attended. For the third meeting Mr. Hancock of Rowntree Mackintosh talked on Cocoa Production and Chocolate Making. This was extremely enlightening and was very much enjoyed by all. The final meeting was a film one at which four scientific cartoons were shown. This was, as usual, well attended. In conclusion then, a total of four meetings formed a most enjoyable period in the term. The Society would like to express its thanks to the House Representatives for all they have done to make the meetings successful. K.N.G.B.

YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB During the Easter Term, there were three meetings and one visit. At the first meeting, Mr. Dailey, Director of the Leeds University Experimental Husbandry Farm, gave a talk on "Farm Management". The club was then invited to visit the farm in the summer. The second meeting was a talk on "Peas" by Mr. Willies from "Ross Frozen Foods". He spoke about the processing of Peas. At the final meeting, Mr. Colin Frank (O.P.) talked about his farms at Lebberston, near Filey. His talk was illustrated by slides of his herd of cows. The visit was to Murton, round the new Cattle Market. We were shown round by Messrs. K. Lockwood and N. Stephenson. A pleasant snack was provided by Mr. R. Stephenson. In the Summer Term, there were three outings and one meeting. The first visit was to the East Riding College of Agriculture at Bishop Burton, when we were shown round by the vice-principal. The second visit was to the Leeds University Experimental Husbandry Farm, where we were shown round by Mr. Dailey. The visit proved very interesting 57

as silaging was taking place in the afternoon. An excellent tea was provided by Mr. Dailey. The final visit was to Mr. Colin Frank's (0.P.) farms at Lebberston, near Filey. We were shown his milking parlours and his maize. The meeting was to elect a new committee for the following year, which is as follows: D. P. Atkinson (Chairman), P. B. Johnston (ViceChairman), P. R. Gooder (Club Secretary), A. H. W. Cooper (Treasurer), A. J. Thornton and W. G. Huntley. Representatives of the old and new committee attended an Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, 1st July, to discuss possible speakers for the Christmas Term. The meeting was followed by an excellent meal given by the School. On behalf of the Club, 1 would like to thank Mr. Coulthard for his advice and for transporting the club on the outings. A.T.V.

BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION SOCIETY The S.S. "Devon" sailed on Voyage 52 for Auckland after loading at Swansea, Glasgow and Liverpool. As usual, the cargo was an interesting example of the wide variety of British exports : kegs of Santobrite, bags of phenolic resin, cylinders of sulphur hexafluoride, drums of weedkiller, cartons of enamel, cases of machinery, bundles of scaffolding, coils of wire, rolls of textiles, balers, cranes, tractors, anchors, horses, a transformer, and an excavator. The voyage, which was via Panama, started on 4th May and ended on 7th June. Unhappily that is the end of the "Devon", as she sails from Auckland to Taiwan for breaking up. She was built at Linthouse, Glasgow by Stephens in 1946 and has travelled about 1,200,000 miles and carried about i million tons of cargo. She has served her owners well. L.C.LeT.

MOUNTAINEERING CLUB In recent months expeditions to Yorkshire's "3 Peaks", Snowdonia and Upper Teesdale have been undertaken. THE '3 PEAKS' Penyghent (2,273 ft.), Ingleborough (2,373 ft.) and Whernside (2,414 ft.) [22 miles] -

Ingleborough, Whernside and Penyghent, Are the highest hills twixt Tweed and Trent.

It was a rather bleary eyed tired looking party which set off from York at 3 a.m. one dark Sunday morning, bound for Horton-inRibblesdale. At 5.30 a.m., having established 'base camp' at the Penyghent Café, we set out in driving rain and pitch black darkness, to conquer Penyghent. The party wound its way onwards and upwards with lights flashing out the course of a muddy path. 58

Useful experience in mountain safety was gained when one member of the party took an unscheduled rest; the 'two-man-size' plastic antiexposure pack was brought into use, relieving all the frustration which had accumulated through having carried it for many months, miles and feet, without previous use. As dawn threatened to break, the fitter (in body and mind) members of the party rushed to the summit whilst the remainder returned to the cafe. After a light breakfast, the remnants set forth to tackle Ingleborough, probably the longest and most tiring of the three. The tortuous ascent, designed to sort out the supermen from us lesser mortals, was led at a cracking (some say ridiculous) pace by Mr. Du Croz. A possible explanation of this lies in the fact that there was much surface water on the approach, which probably reminded him of his rowing days. After most of the desired altitude was gained, the final haul across Simon Fell was a pleasant contrast, even though for the most part it was into the teeth of a howling gale. The party stopped (some of us collapsed!) at the summit for a brief snack, before making a somewhat vertical descent to Chapel-le-Dale where the minibus had been left. Whernside, the final obstacle, was tackled with vigour (this claim made by the original author of these notes, doesn't have the general agreement of all concerned—D.H.H.). Overhead the sun shone brilliantly, this being noticed by those whose eyes weren't permanently aimed at their boots, and the sweltering heat began to tell (we all agree with that comment). On the top, would you believe, SNOW! The descent from Whernside took us under the Ribblehead viaduct, which was started in 1870, more than 2,000 navvies being involved in the building of the Settle-Carlisle railway which passes over the viaduct. Now the highlight of the whole expedition; a six (seemed like 26!) mile walk, stagger, plod, limp (each member of the party would have a word to describe his particular mode of travel), back to the café at Horton. The expedition was successfully completed by six boys and I think they enjoyed it—in retrospect. A.G.B.P. D.H.H.

SNOWDONIA, MARCH 1971 To our youth hostel in Llanberis the white-capped north-west slopes of Snowdon threw back the colour of the evening sun, and promised fine weather for our assault the next day. Come morning, we drove to the Pen-y-Pass Hotel, and from there began our walk along the Pyg Track which was to lead us up the lower slopes of the Grib-Goch ridge. As we rounded the end of "the Snowdon horseshoe", we strode up away from the Track towards the top of the ridge some 900 feet above us. The easiest route was apparently straight up, though one of the party at least failed to see the attractions of this approach, as he laboured up the last 400 feet of snow-covered Grib-Goch. The ridge, to a novice like myself, appeared a little on the sharp side, to say the least, and 59

finding it hard to look down on either side, I looked at the sky and wished for the sanctuary of flat ground instead. However, the other members of the party were already walking along the ridge, so I had little chance but to follow. Halfway along the ridge three pinnacles of rock block the path of the intrepid walker. We managed to find a way round the first two, to my relief, but at the third our leader found an "interesting" route over the top, and it was not till we reached the safety of the other side that we read the guide book, advising the likes of us to leave the last of the three pinnacles to the experts. Confidence thus boosted, we marched on over easier, but none the less impressive terrain, round the top curve of "the horseshoe", till we reached the track of the mountain railway from Llanberis, which we followed to the summit. It was only when we paused there for lunch, that one was able to appreciate the majesty of the mountain. The day was as clear as only a crisp spring sun can make it, and the brightness of the snow made everything twice as sharp. The interior of "the horseshoe", shaded by the steep walls of rock which form the Snowdon range, looked dark and foreboding, while the outer slopes led down and away to a gentler landscape. I still claim I could see the southern tip of Cardigan Bay. The homeward journey brought us along the southern rim of the horseshoe—Bwlchysaethau and Y Lliwed if you have your Ordnance Survey maps handy—and when we reached the end of the ridge, we turned down off the top, round the eastern end of Llyn Llydaw Reservoir, back to the bus and home to a well-earned supper, superbly prepared—. from packet and tin—by Messrs. Perks and Hamilton, Barnes and Green. ' By contrast, on our next day low cloud and drizzle predominated, turning periodically to an uncomfortable mixture of snow, sleet and hail. Tryfan, Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr and The Devil's Kitchen were our programme, but we never saw much of any of them. Tryfan rises very steeply, a hard ragged pillar of rock, cutting away sharply on all sides the higher you go. There was a path to the top—at least there was on the map— but I think we must have lost sight of it early on. Before long, as we headed into the cloud, the ground to right and left of us seemed to drop away more sharply, and as a blizzard blew up into our faces. we found ourselves scrambling up a gully, which no self-respecting path I would have considered climbing. Luckily there was enough snow to make footholds and handholds from, and we clambered to the top only to find that the route ahead involved a treacherous traverse across a near-vertical snow-face to another gully, which seemed to burrow right up into the snout of the mountain. The summit, when we reached it, was wind-swept, and the rain now had a spikey iciness to it, which made life very unpleasant.

We quickly came down off the top of Tryfan and crossed to Glyder Fach. The route here was even less obvious, and soon we were floundering up icy faces between boulders, across gullies into the shelter of the rocks. and then scrambling up beside the gully, backing our way up precariously over huge slabs which blocked our way, and feeling very relieved when we reached the safety of a small plateau. But from here our way was not clear; we looked in vain for a route, but all the time the swirling cloud kept throwing down ice and snow. We had been climbing now _AI for four hours, but we had seen very little, apart from our own and 60

each other's hands and feet, tightly frozen in a thick matting of snow, and the bright colour of our waterproofs weaving their way up impossible paths. We rested for lunch, but it was clear that with or without food a completely new route would have to be found. Both flesh and spirit were by now rather unwilling, so we turned for home—defeated, but at least fit to fight another day! D.R.D.C. UPPER TEESDALE It was not a nice day! Starting near Dufton with the mist at our boot tops we followed the Pennine Way to the crags of High Cap Nick. Following the now customary communal cup of coffee, we venture deeper into the cloud and bog following the course of Maize Beck. The day had been punctuated by explosive bangs which were by this time becoming rather too frequent and close for comfort. The source of these was a military range which was considerably closer than the map seemed to suggest. After following what could only be described as a rather circular and very wet route, we eventually descended beneath the clouds, which had to that time been our constant companions, and found ourselves heading for Murton, not far (well not very far) short of the bus. We passed some disused mines which were investigated inquisitively albeit briefly. On crossing a bridge along the road, Mr. Du Croz introduced us to "Pooh-sticks" (the rules can be found in "Winnie-the-Pooh", A. A. Milne) Unfortunately Mr. Hamilton's stick sank! I think we enjoyed the day, but it would not go down as one of the best. D.H.H.

WALKING CLUB A wide variety of walks have been possible due to the fine weather early on in the year; this makes walking so pleasant and bracing. A walk along the edge of Sutton Bank in the warm weather of late May proved popular with the members of the Club, whose opinions of the walks are always readily available. We walked to the Kilburn White Horse past the gliding station where we were able to see gliding in progress. In February we took a path from Thixendale across the Wolds to Wharram le Street passing through the site of the mediaeval village of Wharram Percy. The church, in a rather decayed state, is all that remains of the village buildings, but the East Riding C.C. masons were making repairs to the walls and roof of the church to help preserve it. Early in the Summer Term we had a most exhilarating walk in blazing sunshine and clear skies on the moors near Saltersgate. We walked down through, and returned on, a track above the Hole of Horcum. As the A level exams approached the frequency of walks decreased allowing time for mental exercise. N.D. 61

FIELD AND STREAM ASSOCIATION Contrary to expectations, the Association has had a rather less active year than the last one and this may have been due in part to the fact that some members of the committee were in their final 'A' level year. Thanks again to the kindness and hospitality of Mr. Morris, beagling has taken place on most Wednesdays and Saturdays during the Christmas and Easter terms with the Derwent Valley Beagles. Chris Clark served as a full time Whipper-in with the hunt and John Woodcock filled this post unofficially on one or two occasions. For two years now, Mr. Morris has provided transport for us to and from the meets, often necessitating a long detour from his normal route. We understand that this greatly appreciated service may no longer be able to continue during the coming season and so we must try to make alternative arrangements. It would be a pity if this much enjoyed activity had to cease because of lack of transport. In addition to beagling, some films were organised during the Christmas Term, the most notable being one about foxhunting and one describing various aspects of falconry. Our thanks are again due entirely to Mr. Riley for his continued interest in our affairs and for helping the beagling expeditions to operate so smoothly. We hope that in the coming year, some of the younger members will help to extend the scope of the Association in other directions. C.M.A. G.A.H.

RADIO 5 Although the committee was small, consisting of Robert Flint and Nigel Dodd, enthusiasm was great in the Easter Term. There was broadcasting nearly every night, which reached its highest peak ever of nine sessions in one week. All the programmes were musical, and sometimes included poetry and interviews. Simon Robinson and Dave Smith gave their reviews on the latest albums in the "Sounds Show", which also featured recordings of many live bands. Mike Drucquer in his regular lunch-time show gave a wide range of Jazz. Other programmes that achieved regular appearances are as follows, THE COLLINGHAM CHAPTER - Steve Hodges and John Pyrah. THE FRUID BIRD SHOW - Roy Stephenson and John Hudson. EXPORT - Robert Flint. WORTHINGTON - Tim Elsworth. THE UNION SHOW - Pete Finegan and Martin Poynor. THE TOP TWENTY — Various programmes — Andrew Reed, Ashley Cooper, Pete Strach and Martin Tree. 67

The light evenings of the Summer Term meant that most people preferred to be outside. Transmitting began four times a week, and this was gradually reduced until it was necessary to close down over the exams. In the last week of term, there were a number of four hour programmes consisting of a wide range of music, which included live appearances. Once again, it was the same people who contributed to these events. It is most likely, however, that next term will see the enthusiasm restored, as usual, for transmitting in the long, winter evenings. R.F.F.

ELECTRONICS CLUB The club was initiated at the end of the Easter term, and because of increasing interest in this popular field of science, there are now about twenty members. The club's aim is mainly to try to encourage constructional projects and to make these more feasible by use of the laboratories and equipment. Advice is given at the meetings both by members and by Mr. Wise. Club members put in many hours' work in preparation for the 1971 Science Exhibition with various ingenious projects such as metal locators, a light modulated transmitter and a synthetic sound generator. In the Winter Term : a series of talks by courtesy of York Amateur Radio Society: Film meetings, and it is hoped to have a visit to a commercial radio or TV station. P.F.

GEOGRAPHY FIELD STUDIES The study of geology is largely concerned with the make up of the Earth beneath its surface: the Astronomer is concerned with everything above the Earth's surface. It is not surprising that geography, basically the study of the physical and human factors of the earth's surface and their inter-relation, should incorporate a certain amount of geology and astronomy. Moreover the geographer is concerned with Land Use and all the ramifications this implies, with flora and fauna, with climate and transport and therefore inevitably with changing processes and with future conditions. A "Field Studies Journey" is obviously much more than a chance to look at, say, a glaciated valley, and is certainly not bound to be pursued in a field. Those familiar sixth form visits to Stratford-uponAvon or Nottingham Playhouse contrast sharply with a sixth form field studies journey. Both have an end in view, to consolidate and make real by witness knowledge already gained in class. To the amateur drama critic the journey to and from the theatre may be a chance for a little discussion on the prospects and latterly the performance of the play but is broadly looked upon as something to be endured. For the geographer the journey to and fro is almost as important as the landform features and their consequents that are the purpose of the visit. 63

The usual procedure on such journeys is to stop quite frequently, alight from the Transit van and begin sketching, at the same time listening to an explanation of the feature and perhaps taking photographs. Four of the half dozen field study journeys that last year's middle sixth undertook during their two-year course incorporated features of glaciation. One journey may be described in detail. The party set off from School heading southwards towards Escrick down the Esker, the course of a dried up stream beneath a glacier, on which the modern road has been built. We disembarked for an explanation by Mr. Coulthard of the Escrick Moraine south of Stamford Bridge; a hasty sketch was necessary here. The next stop was at Kirkham Gorge, a "beauty spot" and the site of a Cistercian monastery with the railway running to the coast at the bottom, but how does one explain this deeply gouged gorge in terms of geomorphology? The phenomenon was explained—a lake to the north of the gorge, enclosed by ice, had overflowed at this point and cut a gorge—this thesis may satisfy some in the form room but was indeed made real by actual observation. The return journey incorporated driving along the East-West Spring Line settlements at the edge of the former Lake Pickering, a glacial lake, and observation and sketching in the Drunlin Zone south of Easingwold. The sequel to such an expedition is the clarification of diagrams and more thorough explanation in class. The mapping of a small area results in a more limited but intense study of features in the field. The sixth form geographer is introduced to various mapping skills : a field may be mapped by using a standard length chain; a larger area by plane-tabling where the map is actually drawn on a table in the field, and the course of a river, road or railway may be followed (with the mapping of the areas to left and right) by a method known as compass traverse. These techniques may be combined, by the more experienced, with the measurement of height using the surveyor's theodolite or Indian clinometer to find the angle of elevation or depression. In recent years the mapping of landscape features and the gauging of the processes that are actually but almost imperceptibly taking place in the features themselves has become an important facet of field studies. The expedition is planned carefully beforehand by experts in soils, surveyors and statisticians; the results measured in the field are analysed in the laboratory where it is hoped that the results will be interpreted to offer new lines of investigation. The constant change apparent in landform will always demand fresh maps; the utilisation of new measuring techniques is certain to increase the geographer's concern with the study of physical and human features in the field. E.R.W.

THE LINEAR MOTOR PROJECT (M. J. S. Muncer, D. W. Grice, J. R. Slater) Linear Induction motors are now being used in Japan to propel hovertrains, and are used to catapult aircraft off aircraft carriers. They have no moving parts, therefore friction is eliminated in the actual motor. Prof. E. R. Laithwaite of Imperial College, London, is one of 64

the leading authorities on these machines, which can also drive aluminium conveyor belts in industry. The information and plans needed for our project came from his book: "Propulsion without wheels." Martin Muncer spent a great deal of time at the Graduate Workshop in York University milling out the slots in the laminated iron stator block, and John Slater and David Grice had the job of winding the half mile of wire into 21 coils. After the initial difficulty of fitting the coils on to the stator block and unravelling the wiring diagram we managed to get the motor in full operation with only a few days to spare before the Science Exhibition. A framework was built to carry the motor which allowed it to run on an aluminium track on improvised roller skate wheels. The motor also fired pieces of aluminium-like bullets and launched an "aluminiumfoil aeroplane." During the Science Exhibition every electrician in York seemed to grill us with questions which tested our knowledge of the motor to the full. In the summer term we carried out various tests to accumulate some statistics on its performance by measuring resistance, capacitance, current, and thrust at the expense of a few fuses in the science block. We also took the motor to York Technical College to get further readings on their three-phase system. We produced our own three-phase supply from the mains using large 100-microfarad capacitors which, according to various authorities, didn't exist! We came across other such problems, and had to overcome several minor engineering difficulties before we reached the finished product. D.W.G. INDUSTRIAL VISIT On June 24th a Lower-VIth Physics group visited the Heaton works of C. A. Parsons Ltd. in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where they make large steam turbines and generators. We saw several very large machine shops in which steel castings of up to 76 tons are milled, guided, pressed and assembled into generators of up to 600 megawatts. We were told that even the best generators were only about 30 per cent efficient. Each partly completed turbine had the name of its destination beside it, and the scarcity of locations in England testified to the company's excellent exporting record. The whole set thoroughly enjoyed themselves in both the factory and the bus. N.F.

HOUSE NOTES DRONFIELD The house has only had moderate success in the sporting field during the last two terms although several individuals have done well. In the Easter Term Charles Caratini won the Dr. Slade Sabre Trophy and was also awarded his colours. David Taylor was also awarded his colours and was chosen to fence in the Irish Open Fencing Championship and reached the semi-final. The swimming team did quite well this year. 65

Timothy Stead came second in the Senior dive and we came second in the relay which put us in third position overall. The very enthusiastic squash team captained by Robert Taylor did not do very well and were knocked out in the first round by Grove. We have not excelled in cricket, although the Senior team, ably captained by Peter Wilkinson, beat Manor in the first round in which Nicholas Wishart did very well and scored over 50 runs. In the second round, however, we lost to Queen's, the favourites, who were the eventual winners. The Junior team lost in the first round to School House, who also went on to become the overall winners. Peter Wilkinson is to be congratulated on the award of his 1st XI colours. The Tennis team was also unfortunate in losing in the first round to Grove; the team was captained by Christopher Beall, who has also been awarded his 1st VI Tennis colours. The enthusiastic and good spirited boaters have done very well this year. The IV is very varied and contains two 1st VIII oarsmen who have also been awarded their 1st VIII colours and took part in the Oxford to London Row, Neville Turton and Robert Taylor. The rest of the crew is composed of a Novice, Graeme Perks, and a 5th IV oarsman Timothy Stead. With this very mixed crew we got through to the final, to the surprise of many, by beating Queen's and Grove, the present cup holders and the favourites. After interruptions by pleasure boats we lost by one length to School House. Robert Taylor is also to be congratulated on being awarded the Shackleton Cup for the most improved oarsman because he has reached 1st VIII standard after only two terms rowing. This keeps the cup in the house for the second year, being awarded to David Broom last year. Yard Cricket has continued to flourish vigorously, although hampered slightly this year by the weather. We have not succeeded this year in getting through all the plastic balls in York! It has been very pleasing to see that the house library has been used usefully and extensively during the last year. The selection of books has been continually growing and the reference and fiction parts of the library are now very good and wellu4 organised with the help of Christopher Beall, the librarian. Neville Turton and Bassam Asfour have been awarded their House Colours this term. At the end of this term we are sorry to say goodbye to John Clayburn, who is going to Uppingham in Rutland. Neville Turton, Bassam Asfour, Nigel Dodd and Robert Taylor are the only other certain leavers. We thank them for all they have done for the House and wish them well in the future. N.J.M.T. GROVE EASTER TERM This was a good term for the house as a whole. Once again, our achievements stemmed from a team effort and not from individual excellence. C. J. Brown swopped places with Thomas MOIlers, one of the four German students who came to stay with us for a term. He had very little trouble fitting in to our weird ways except for numerous complaints of the cold. 66

The Senior cross-country team was a credit to the House. The various mutinies that marked early training never lasted and on the day the hard work that was put in by the team was evident from the result: second—just pipped by Queen's. All the team deserve to be mentioned. D. Dempsey, R. W. Little, R. N. Kerruish, I. W. Stephenson, D. C. Storie, R. J. Carson, T. N. E. Bowen and S. Robinson. The Junior team was disappointing but Hart ran well.

"The House play continues to flourish," and the production of "Funeral Games" by Joe Orton was an all-round success. Collective teamwork in the small body of actors, T. N. E. Bowen, G. A. R. Warnock, R. J. Carson and Julia Wise, and efficient stage work headed by S. Robinson, coupled to a producer with professional ideas and a forceful approach, combined to make this an excellent presentation. The term ended on a happy note with the Squash team winning the cup. This was a great team effort led by D. M. Dempsey, who was awarded house colours along with S. J. Parker. The new television was a boon to brightening up wet days. C. D. Johnson left us and we welcome P. E. Thwaite, a first year senior. SUMMER TERM

The Senior House Cricket Team, captained by R. N. Kerruish, lost to The Rise. Led by I. W. Stephenson, the Junior side did well to reach the finals for the second year running but were overcome by a strong School House team. This gives hope for next year. In the rowing com-

petition, the House IV lost the semi-finals to a more powerful crew, Dronfield, but were satisfied with their own performance. The Shooting Cup was also lost. The team contained nearly the same people but eventually they came second. P. J. Dobbins retained the handicraft prize and S. J. Parker and R. J. Carson received the reading prizes. Three Grovites were involved in the video-tape film "Eh Joe" and a number of juniors took part in scenes from "Bartholemew Fair" which was presented to the Queen on her visit to York. J. H. Little even explained the play to the Duke of Edinburgh. The dreary moments of exams could not mar a very friendly relation between the years, and this unity gave the year special notoriety, partly due to the hardworking and varied team of monitors.

From the sixth forms, A. T. Sykes, P. J. McMillan, R. J. Carson, R. G. W. Hamshaw and D. C. Smith all left, as well as a "lively" set of fifth formers, S. Muirhead, M. P. Goldthorpe, R. C. Parker and S. D. Jeffrey. We wish them every success in the future and wish the new Head of House the best of luck.

R.J.C.

THE MANOR Three members of the House who left at the end of the Christmas term, S. Foster, J. C. W. Williams, and A. P. R. Dean, all gained places at Oxbridge, with J. C. W. Williams distinguishing himself by being awarded a Hastings Exhibition at Queen's College Oxford. The only other thing of note in the Easter term was the sharing of the fifth form General Knowledge prize.

The Summer term brightened up, with the Manorites in the Shooting Club winning both the House Shooting Cup and the Aggregate Cup. P. A. 0. Bell added to these triumphs by winning the Green Howard Cup. Not surprisingly R. F. Hornby (School and House Captain), G. S. Clarkson and P. A. 0. Bell were in the party going to the annual Bisley meeting. In the C.C.F., J. A. G. Craven excelled himself by being awarded the Fernie Cup, for the most efficient cadet and for his efforts for the Contingent; he also won the individual instrumental prize for his skill on the trombone, playing Handel's "Arm, arm ye brave". In the Senior House Cricket Competition we lost to Dronfield in the first round, but in the Junior the team did extremely well to beat Temple, and then lose narrowly to Grove. However, the senior league team won the Burton Cup, under C. D. Pallant's leadership. In Swimming K. D. J. McCarter distinguished himself, and D. J. R. Eddell unluckily broke his arm in the back-stroke. Since then a line of flags across the bath has prevented a similar occurrence. In School teams, J. C. P. N. Lightowler gained his 1st XI Colours, R. T. Tasker his 2nd XI Colours, and J. A. Croft and D. P. Atkinson their 1st VIII Colours; the latter coached the young House VI to victory over Temple, but the crew lost to the eventual winners School House in the semi-final. K. D. Bowler was captain of tennis, and C. M. Atkinson and M. H. Drucquer played for School teams. Last, but by no means least, in the scholastic prize list we were well represented, and C. J. Clark, R. A. Copeman, A. D. A. Smith, D. M. Schofield, R. M. Harland, P. R. F. Townsend, J. S. Ray, and M. Powell are all to be congratulated on winning subject or form prizes. G.S.C. We have a large group of leavers, and we thank them, and especially G. S. Clarkson, the Head of House, for all they have done for the House, and wish them every success in their future careers. G.M.S.

QUEEN'S The house holding the Oxford Cup is undoubtedly a successful sporting body. A second year of sustained effort allowed Queen's to retain this coveted possession; dominance in sport was not, however, our only success and perhaps not even our most important. Our combined efforts not only filled the shelf with silverware but made it a happy and friendly place in which to live. At the opening of the Easter Term, R. I. Tulloch was appointed a House Monitor and E. R. Walker the School Chapel Monitor. In retrospect we congratulate J. D. Harrison and G. Hodgson on being awarded places at Oxford and Cambridge respectively. The short cross-country season was both materially rewarding and enjoyable. In the senior race we won the team plate with the second lowest aggregate on record and with E. R. Walker winning the individual cup : the six running to count were all in the first thirteen. The Junior race tells a similar story: we won the plate with D. C. Spencer the individual winner in his first year.

In the School swimming sports our second place was very pleasing. Queen's, for so many years fighting to keep out of the last couple of places, owe much to the captain A. G. Sheriff both as inspirator and individual winner and to D. C. Spencer whose swimming was a delight to watch and whom we look forward to following to higher levels. In the School Hockey 1st XI, M. G. B. Hepworth was capped and S. P. Coverdale, M. J. Jones and R. T. S. Young gained their colours. The production in the Memorial Hall of Alan Bennett's play, "Forty Years On", saw the House working together smoothly to provide splendid entertainment to a full house. For the second year running the talents of D. S. Oxley, Esq. and G. Hodgson combined to produce a memorable performance. Mid-way through the Summer Term, G. Hodgson left the House. His place as Head of the School was taken by M. G. B. Hepworth and as Head of House by E. R. Walker: S. P. Coverdale and R. T. S. Young were appointed House Monitors. On the sporting scene cricket was our most successful game. Under the captaincy of S. P. Coverdale and the watchful eye of Mr. Kirby and Mark Hepworth, the School Captain, we won the senior competition. The batting of these two was outstanding as was the bowling of Michael Jones throughout the term; all three were capped in the 1st XI and R. T. S. Young gained his 1st XI colours—Keith Cable captained the 2nd XI and was awarded colours with R. I. Shaftoe. In addition the house team won the Yeomans Cup for the fastest scoring rate and Mark Hepworth was awarded the fielding cup. The tennis team, captained by A. J. Maycock, gained a limited amount 1 of success as did the rowing, shooting and squash teams where we have a number of young and promising players. A summary of these events and many other articles is to be found in the House magazine, "Royal Purple", edited this year by S. P. Coverdale. Our individual endeavours were wide ranging : speech day prizewinners included, N. Barnes, M. G. B. Hepworth, E. R. Walker, S. P. 1 Coverdale, J. J. Beadle, R. D. Long and P. Green. Several members of the lower school acted with distinction in the drama, "Bartholomew Fair" by Jonson, and took part in the end of term concert—C. J. Smith and R. M. Spencer respectively may be mentioned in this connection. D. C. Spencer continued a fine swimming season and E. R. Walker won the Yorkshire Schoolboys 800 metres. We have many leavers, from the Monitorial Body, from "Room N" and from the fifth formers. I may only reiterate Mr. Kirby's words when he emphasised that our successful year could not have been achieved without their work: they leave Queen's with our thanks and our best wishes for the near and the distant future. Our achievements, such as they are, would not have been possible without the guidance and constant encouragement of our housemaster to whom we all owe a great deal. E.R.W. THE RISE EASTER TERM

This term the House welcomed two new additions, one to swell the

ranks of the juniors in the person of R. Hudson, and the other to the

establishment in the shape of North Sea Gas. The latter has benefited the house a great deal, despite original misgivings, boosting the pre-war heating system and providing a quicker turnover of hot water for the house's period baths. On the field this term did not prove a cup-winning one, despite brave efforts in the Senior and Junior cross-country events by a small group of individuals. The term as usual provided the school with a severe dose of bad weather, and the dismal atmosphere appeared to penetrate into the school itself. In the Rise a lot which had to be done was left in the hands of a few, who perpetually see the year through its booms and depressions. It was noticeable, however, that at the end of term a small group of young musicians had broken through that perverse, disinterested atmosphere, and took over the games room in order to further their musical interest. The House also acquired a television by popular request, and this has managed to satisfy the wants of the many who find little to do in the bad weather of this term. It is to be hoped that this box will not dominate people's recreation. The television though has been an unqualified success from the educational point of view with the two marvellous productions of Henry VIII and Elizabeth R. The term drew to an uneventful close, with the House looking forward to a brighter Summer term. SUMMER TERM This term the House benefited from the better weather, making the effort essential to the success of an individual body within an establishment; the greatest achievement was undoubtedly that of the House cricket team, which in the senior event managed to reach the final, where despite the brave batting of the two youngest members of the team, the House was forced to concede defeat to a more professional side. The House though had acquitted itself well considering it had only 50 members to the winning house's, Queen's 68. Many people refused to let the television dominate their lives, particularly in the evenings where the individual interests of the House became apparent: Five-a-side football became a regular feature on the House lawn, and several enthusiasts took themselves off to the baths each evening. Yard cricket proved as popular as ever but some individuals must exercise restraint after hitting balls into the Brigadier's garden. The musicians of the House continue to inhabit the games room and appear to be getting more harmonious as the term progresses. Several of the younger members of the House took active parts in the school plays produced this year, and it is to be hoped that next year the house will have enough human material to produce a play. Overall the term has been a success for the house with personal interests reflected in inter-house competitions and what has now become a cliché "house spirit". Finally the House welcomed as a guest, Vincent Fabreguettes, who soon became an active member of the House with good results on the academic side, obtaining a merit within the first week of his stay. The House itself will lose many active enthusiasts this summer, but it is to be hoped that if the spirit of this term survives the House can only improve over the next few years when the individualism of the middle years comes to the top.

I.D.R.

SCHOOL The term proved successful both on and off the games field. As

expected we retained both inter-house swimming cups and had several swimmers representing the school. Other sporting achievements were gained by J. T. Morley and A. N. Lawrence rowing in the 1st IV which was coxed by A. B. L. Sherris. R. F. Atkinson and J. W. Gillgrass were awarded their 1st XI colours for Hockey. J. W. Gillgrass and I. Gray played for the School squash team and we lost to Grove in the final of the inter-house competition. After a lapse of three years the house produced a half-hour farce called The Crimson Coconut. This was enjoyed by both actors and audience and we thank Mr. Boddy, a student master for his help. J. W. Gillgrass left us this term and we wish him every success in his future at Charing Cross Hospital. A. N. Lawrence succeeded him as Head of House. J.W.G. Once again the House has been well represented in many activities this term. After a gap of seven years a cricket cup has returned to the House shelf, the junior house team beating Grove in the final, thanks mainly to the batting of P. A. Scott and J. S. Barton and the bowling of A. E. Hills and J. T. Jones. In the boat club we have provided six of the eight school coxes and three members of the 1st VIII. On the last Saturday of the term the House IV beat Dronfield in the House competition final. P. N. Nash and K. H. Sargeant were prominent members of the School senior swimming team and N. Gray and P. A. Scott in the junior team. R. H. Goodwill won the C.C.F. Individual shot competition. On the academic side we had several prize winners in J. R. Drummond, C. J. Atkinson, D. W. Grice, P. H. Rivers, and form prizes were awarded to J. Clappison, N. Gray and T. F. Hudson. Finally congratulations to A. C. B. Stow who was selected to represent the C.C.F. on a visit to Israel. We wish our leavers success : —A. N. Lawrence to Bede College, J. T. Morley to the Royal Navy, R. F. Atkinson to Law; and Vth form leavers C. Robertshaw and K. H. Sargeant to continue at other Educational establishments.

A.N.L.

TEMPLE The Easter Term began without J. A. Mitchell and C. R. Place who went to the Paulinum Gymnasium at Miinster. As this was an 'exchange' visit; their places were taken by A. Willberg and M. Osewold—both of whom took part in all aspects of school and house life and one hopes that they learnt something worthwhile from their effort. The short term saw a number of competitions on a house level. At Fencing we retained the cup for the second time—and here R. J. Hazell deserves congratulations on winning the Epee competition. Despite the efforts of P. L. Hall and I. Robinson, the House Squash Team lost to School House in the semi-final. It is a sad reflection that, apart from these two and J. C. Rounthwaite, there are no regular squash players in the House. 71

Our performance in swimming seems at first sight to be of little worth. However, both the standards and the sports themselves indicate a fair level throughout the House. The House provided fourteen finalists and of these J. S. D. Pearson and A. R. 0. Heddle were winners of their events. These results reflect the high standard of the School's swimming. Cross-country Running cannot claim to be the most popular event of the term, and this showed itself in the senior event when we came fifth. The Juniors, however, were more dedicated and better trained and came second. At the beginning of the Summer Term the monitors welcomed D. M. Burrunston-Williams, J. A. Mitchell, and J. S. D. Pearson to their oligarchy. House Cricket followed soon after the beginning of the term. In the first round of the Senior we beat School House by seven wickets and went on to meet The Rise in the semi-final. In an attempt to take a commanding lead in this match a number of our batsmen were caught, and the team was dismissed for 69 runs. The team did well to take 6 Rise wickets for 66 runs but this was not enough and The Rise eventually reached the required total, with 3 wickets remaining. A similar situation was reached in the first round of the Junior House Match against Manor. On this occasion we were left with about 20 runs to win, 6 wickets remaining. However, the Manor bowlers dismissed us 3 runs short of their total. The House was well represented at the Science Exhibition at the end of the Easter Term; and among the prizewinners were S. A. Atkinson, P. L. Hall, and J. A. Mitchell. Finally, we thank those who leave for their contribution to the House, and wish them the best for the future. M.J.S.M. MUNSTER VISIT, EASTER 1971 Four Lower Sixth boys, John Mitchell, Charles Place, Chris Atkinson and Chris Brown spent the whole of the Easter Term at a school in MOnster, York's twin city in Westphalia, Germany. The school, called Paulinum, was founded by an Old Peterite by the name of Ludger, in the 8th Century, and has a long academic tradition. It is now what is called a Humanist school, concentrating mainly on the classics. Among its more illustrious old boys features Werner von Braun, the famous NASA scientist. The visit gave us a good idea of the German school system; the class atmosphere is a great deal more relaxed and the range of subjects which every boy must do, much wider. Yet among the delights of skat and salami, we still found plenty of time to do what we primarily went there for, that is, to get a good working knowledge of the language at work. Our places at St. Peter's were filled by four German boys who, although they seemed to survive the rigours of public school life, still managed to find faults in the system. Our thanks go mainly to Mr. Depledge for arranging this trip and it is our hope that he will continue to direct his energies and enthusiasm into what is now regarded more and more as a vital part of any Modern Languages course. C.J.A. J.A.M. 72

US We are standing In Time. Waiting. We are lost to this world, whose priorities Have diminished to tears. To helpless parables for us to follow. They can't. They don't understand. For we are wrapped in the shadows Longing, to be free. Longing, Trying to be rid of chains, and looks. Through monocles of withered ages. We are, we are, The Adolescents. Helpless, and trying in vain to be Free.

P.D.F.

HIGH SOCIETY Mr. Heath flew in a special charter aircraft from Luton Airport to Plymouth. His arrival was late and he missed a cocktail appointment with the Lord He returned to London by the midnight sleeper. From the Daily Telegraph August 14th, 1971.

OLD PETERITES OLD PETERITE CLUB OFFICERS President : F. W. B. Pacey, O.B.E., Lea Close, High Lane, Maltby, Teesside. Hon. Secretary: D. Kirby, 7a St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York. Hon. Treasurer: T. H. Burdon, 552 Toiler Lane, Bradford, BD9 5NT. District Hon. Secretaries:

London : P. J. Dronfield, 21 West Hill Road, Foxton, Royston, Herts. West Riding: M. A. Butterworth, 9 Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York. North West: Dr. G. E. L. Graham, Netherby House, 15 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, Lancashire. North East: Dr. H. Brown, 12 Lindisfarne Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 2HE. 73

East Riding: P. S. Atkinson, "Greystones", Garton, Driffield, Yorksht York: J. C. M. Rayson, 2 St. Olave's Road, Clifton, York. Birmingham: M. Holloway, M.B.E., P. 0. Box 34, 63 Colmore Ro) Sports Organisers:

Cricket: J. A. Shouksmith, Denstone College Preparatory School, Smal wood Manor, Uttoxeter, Staffs. Fencing: C. A. Wood, 29 Chestnut Avenue, Stockton Lane, York. Golf: P. J. Middlebrook, "Highfield", Brayton, Selby. Hockey: H. J. Gration (Hon. Sec. Pandas H.C.), 41 Nether Way, Upp Poppleton York. Rugger: R. R. Baldwin, Corner House, Upper Poppleton, York. Squash: G. W. A. R. Alderson, Flat 4, Beehive Manor, Cox Green Lan Maidenhead, Berkshire. Tennis: B. Jones, 12 Elm Park Vale, Stockton Lane, York. OLD PETERITE NEWS The Old Peterite Club's 80th Annual General Meeting was held at the School on Saturday 10th July. The President, F. W. B. Pacey, was in the Chair. The Headmaster was present and there was an attendance of 43 members. G. E. L. Graham, M. Hallas, J. E. Moore, D. N. Simmons, G. D. Smith and C. W. Thompson were elected to serve on the General Committee. Regional dinners were announced as follows:— West Riding: 4th November, 1971, at the Hotel Metropole, Street, Leeds. London: 12th November, 1971, at the Charing Cross Hotel. East Riding: 26th May, 1972, at the Highfield Country CI Driffield. J. C. M. Rayson announced that there would be a Buffet Supper the School on Saturday, 1 1 th December, 1971. Congratulations were expressed to J. Dronfield, T. J. Lewis J. Saville, who had been awarded the O.B.E. NOTES The next meeting of the General Committee will be held at the School on Saturday afternoon, 1 1 th December, 1971, at 4.45 p.m. The Hon. Secretary (D. Kirby, 7a, St. Peter's Grove, Clifton, York) would like to receive any items for inclusion on the agenda by 29th November. The following crested neckwear is available (from the Hon. Secretary): p

All-silk crested ties ... Texturised terylene crested ties Terylene crested ties ... All-silk bow ties All-silk batswings All-silk squares All-silk cravats 74

1.35 80 65 62 1.00 3.00 1.70

OLD PETERITE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER

The Old Peterite Club Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, 10th July, 1971 in the School Dining Hall, by kind permission of the Headmaster. The time-honoured toast of the School was proposed by G. E. L. Graham. The Headmaster responded and also proposed the health of the "Club", to which T. J. Lewis responded. The Club is again indebted to the School Catering Staff for the excellent meal provided. Those present were:— T. J. Lewis (Past President) The Headmaster The Hon. Secretary (D. Kirby) The Hon. Treasurer (T. H. Burdon) J. A. Hanson (Past President) The Head of the School (M. G. B. Hepworth) Adamson, D. H. Andrew, J. K. Ashburn, R. Atkinson, P. S. Baker, E. T. N. Biddle, H. Black, A. G. Botterill, J. S., Brindley, R. A. Brown, J. C. Brown, K. Browne, D. Bulmer, H. C. Butterworth, M. A. Chilman, K. G. Chilman, W. G. Clark, R. T. Coates, J. W. Coles, D. P. Coles, J. Collinson, S. P. Dawson, J. R. Denison, J. A. Dent, J. Dickenson, J. M. Dimmey, H. Dronfield," J.

Fenton, A. Gedge, H. F. S. Gillgrass, J. Golightly, H. A. L. Graham, G. E. L. Hall, M. S. Hamilton, J. M. Harding, R. D. Harding, R.F. Harland, M.H. Hamby, F. B. S. Harris, P. L. Hart, D. Harwood, R. H. Hodges, A. J. E. Hodgson, G. Holmes, D. C. Houghton, J. C. Hunter, 0. Huntley, W. G. Hyde, J. L. Jesper, D. G. S. Johnston, D. P. Knowlson, D. W. Le Pla R. G. Le Tocq L. C. Lewis, C. H. Lockhart, D. S. MacKellar, W. G. Maxwell, W. G. A. Moore, J. E. Moreton, P. N. H. Morris, P. A. Moss, A. E. Moss, R. T. Murray, H. Nendick, B. M.

Oxley, D. S. Parkin, F. N. Parkin, G. D. Pattison, R. J. D. Peacock, R. Penty, J. R. Phillips, J. S. P. Pick, T. S. Ping, A. W. Pollard, P. Powell, M. J. Powell, W. B. Powell, W. W. Ratcliff, K. M. Raylor, A. Raylor, J. M. Rayson, J. C. M. Reynolds, A. G. Richardson, J. C. Riley, G. W. Ruddock, P. H. 0. Rumfitt, D. T. Saville, J. M. Shepherd, P. N. Sheriff, E. Simmons, D. N. Smith, G. D. Stansfield, R. R. Territt, M. W. Thompson, C. W. Thompson, E. G. Underwood, R. E. P. Ward, C. M. West, F. R. Wheatley, R. D. Wilks, C. E. Woolley, C. J.

EAST RIDING OLD PETERITE DINNER

The East Riding Old Peterite Annual Dinner was held at the Highfield Country Club, Driffield, on Friday, 28th May, 1971. Those present were:— Dee, C. C. Browne, D. The Headmaster Armstrong, R. Atkinson, J. S. Atkinson, P. S. Beachell, F. M. Beachell, H. M. Blake, P.

Bulmer, H. C. Burdass, J. U. Burdass, M. Burdass, R. D. Burnett, P. Chilman, K. G. 75

Harding, R. F. Hirst, D. Hopkinson, R. C. Hornby, M. Kettlewell, T. Kirby, D.

Martinson, B. R. Martinson, C. S. May, A. May, M. Megginson, J. S. Nendick, F. N. Ogley, D. Ogley, F. Ogley, F. M.

Ogley, G. H. Oxley, D. S. Patchett, D. M. Paterson, J. M. Peacock, R. W. Ping, A. W. Potter, B. Powell, W. L. Rayson, J. C. M.

Richardson, H. Shepherd, P. Thompson, C. W. Tomlinson, N. E. Tomlinson, T. Weatherall, 0. Wick, J. A. E. Wildsmith, E. E.

NEW MEMBERS The following new members joined the Club in July, 1971: ASFOUR, B. J. T. (1969-71), P. 0. Box 905, Asfourco, Amman, Jordan. (Tel. Amman 41051). AVISON, B. J. (1966-71), "Cotchards", 14 Dorchester Road, Fixby, Huddersfield HD2 2JZ. (Tel. Huddersfield 22534). BEDDOES, P. (1968-71), 25 Strait Lane, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, Co. Durham. BELL, S. R. (1967-71), "White Knowle", 529 Fulwood Road, Sheffield S10 3QB. (Tel. Sheffield 305272). BLACKBURN, A. W. (1961-66-71), 42 Askham Lane, Acomb, York. (Tel. York 71062). BOWLER, K. D. (1964-66-71), "Castlefield House", Station Road, Hibaldstow, Brigg, Lincolnshire. (Tel. Scawby [Lincs.] 729). CARSON, R. J. (1968-71), 10 Muncastergate, York YO3 9JY. (Tel York 55588). CLARK, C. J. (1966-71), Wayside Farm, Burniston, Scarborough, Yorkshire. (Tel. Cloughton 294). CLARKSON, G. S. (1964-66-71), c/o Warneford, The Cottage, Littleworth Lane, Littleworth, Nr. Partridge Green, Nr. Horsham, Sussex. (Tel. Partridge Green 743). COPEMAN, R. A. (1963-66-71), 19 Worcester Crescent, Woodford Green. Essex. (Tel. 01-504 2720). DICKENSON, R. C. M. (1962-66-71), "The Croft", 25 Oaklands Avenue, Esher, Surrey. (Tel. 01-398 2163). ELSWORTH, T. M. (1961-66-71), 10 Littlegarth, Nether Poppleton, York YO2 6NH. (Tel. Upper Poppleton 4640). ELSY, W. F. (1963-68-71), 19 Whiteclose Gate, Brampton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland. (Tel. Carlisle 26980). FLINT, R. F. (1966-71), 23 Sefton Road, Sheffield S10 3TP. (Tel. Sheffield 303170). GOLDTHORPE, M. P. (1968-71), New Lee Farm, Swan Lane, Outlane, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. (Tel. Elland 4466). GREEN, M. K. (1968-71), 6 Windmill Rise, Aberford, Leeds. (Tel. Aberford 427). HALL, P. L. (1961-66-71), 13 Wetherby Road, Acomb, York. Tel. (York 78673). HAMSHAW, R. G. W. (1962-67-71), 33 Westminster Road, York. (Tel. York 55796). HARRIS, S. W. (1960-66-71), 7 Straylands Grove, Malton Road, York YO3 OER. (Tel. York 55648). HEPWORTH, M. G. B. (1960-65-71), Bell House, Askham Bryan, York. (Tel. York 66835). HODGSON, G. (1964-66-71), 9 Oakland Drive, Stockton Lane, York YO3 OBZ. (Tel. York 22667). 76 -

HODGSON, R. H. (1966-71), 15 Osbaldeston Gardens, Gosforth, Newcastleupon Tyne NE3 4JE. (Tel. Newcastle 852409). JEFFREY, S. D. (1968-71), "St. Annes", 20 Burdon Road, Cleadon, Sunderland, Co. Durham. (Tel. Boldon 7009). JoNEs, M. J. (1963-66-71), 12 Cranbrook Road, Acomb, York YO2 5JA. (Tel. York 71330). LAWRENCE, A. N. (1966-71), Bradway Hotel, Bradway, Sheffield. (Tel. Sheffield 361643). LES, J. J. (1961-66-71). Highfield House, Back Lane, Aiskew, Bedale, Yorkshire. (Tel. Bedale 2424). MITCHINSON, T. J. C. (1963-68-71), "Galtres", 3 Brockfield Road, Huntington Road, York. (Tel. York 53899). MUNCER, M. J. S. (1964-66-71), 12 White House Gardens, York YO2 2EA. (Tel. York 54809). OLDHAM, R. G. de H. (1961-66-71), 29 Moorgate, Acomb Road, York YO2 4HP. (Tel. York 71382). RALEY, I. D. (1961-66-71), Newlands, Starrock Lane, Chipstead, Surrey CR3 3QB. (Tel. Downland 53618). ROBINSON, I. (1962-66-71), 8 Elmlands Grove, Stockton Lane, York YO3 OEE. (Tel. York 25593). SARGEANT, K. H. (1968-71), 97 Mundesley Road, North Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk. (Tel. North Walsham 2547). SCHOFIELD, D. M. (1964-66-71), 3 Moorside Gardens, Eccleshill, Bradford, 2, Yorkshire. (Tel. Bradford 637664). SMITH, D. C. (1964-67-71), 7 Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. (Tel. Scunthorpe 4602). STEADMAN, C. P. M. G. (1961-66-71), Tsubaki, Black Pond Lane, Lower Bourne, Farnham, Surrey. (Tel. Farnham 4322). STOKES, R. J. (1964-66-71), "Barleycroft", 13 Netheredge Drive, Knaresborough, Yorkshire. (Tel. Knaresborough 2522). Sri(Es, A. T. (1967-71), Church Farm House, 44 The Village, Haxby, York. (Tel. York 768931). TURTON, N. J. M. (1966-71), Baulker Farm, Everingham, York. (Tel. Holme-on-Spalding Moor 271). VICKERS, A. T. (1964-68-71), Rennington South East Farm, Alnwick, Northumberland. (Tel. Long Houghton 241).

NEWS OF OLD PETERITES MARRIAGES: BANKS—GRAY. On 4th March, 1971, P. N. Banks married Miss Jennifer M. Gray at York Register Office. (Manor 1960-65). FAWCETT—TIPPETT. On 10th July, 1971, T. P. N. Fawcett married Miss Jill R. Tippett. (Rise 1955-61). FEARNSIDE—RODDIS. In December, 1970, John E. Fearnside married Miss Catherine Roddis, S.R.N., at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Herringthorpe, Rotherham. (Temple 1960-65). HARDING—HOWARD. On 7th November, 1970, G. W. Harding married Miss Helen Howard, daughter of Revd. and Mrs. A. Howard, Tanner Row, York. (Rise 1963-68). HARDING—DALTON. The marriage took place on 21st August, 1971, at High Easter, Essex, between Richard D. Harding and Janet Margaret Dalton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denis Dalton of "Blakes" Pleshey, Essex. (Rise 1960-66). 77

SWIERS—RITCHIE. Christopher John Swiers was married to Miss Helen Ritchie of Youlton, Tollerton, York, on Wednesday, 29th July, 1970, at the Church of St. Mary, Alne. (Rise 1961-66). BIRTHS: BOLTON. To Simon and Judith (née Percy), a son, Edward Alexander, a brother for Sara. (Grove 1954-60). Mrs. MARIANNE BOURNE, daughter of the late Mr. S. M. Toyne, died on 7th April, 1971, at Milford on Sea, Hants. Two Old Peterites spoke at the Annual Dinner of the Society of Yorkshiremen in London. The toast was proposed by Professor C. Northcote Parkinson (O.P.), (of Parkinson's Law), and replied to by Sir John Rodgers, Bart., M.P., (O.P.), who is President of the Society this year. Incidentally Sir John celebrated on 15th February the 21st anniversary of his entering the House of Commons as the Member for Sevenoaks. BARTON, N. R. (Queen's 1954-60) took a Degree at Durham and a Diploma in Education at Oxford, and is now a Housemaster at Grenville College, a new Woodard School in Devon, where he is also head of the Dyslexic Unit. He married in 1967 and has a daughter, Victoria. He would be glad to see old friends in the area. BOWIE, A. M. (Temple 1962-67) gained a First in Part II of the Classics Tripos at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and was awarded the Sudbury Hardyman Prize. The Governing Body have elected him to a Bachelor Scholarship at the college, and the University has awarded him the Henry Carrington and Bentham Dumont Koe Studentship. CARR, M. J. T. (Dronfield 1962-66) and TALBOT-JONES, R. (S.H. 1962-66) write jointly to say that they graduated in Medicine at St. Andrew's University on 2nd July, 1971. They wish to send kindest regards to all their friends and acquaintances at St. Peter's. FAWCETT, T. P. N. (Rise 1956-61) is now an assistant solicitor with Hartley & Co., of Royston. FEARNSIDE, J. E. (Temple 1960-65) graduated at Sheffield in 1968, and is now reading Medicine at Sheffield University Medical School. He would be pleased to hear from any O.P.s at or coming up to Sheffield University. HUNTER, H. H. (Temple 1947-51) is working as a development planner in South Africa. HUTCHINSON, C. (1925-29) retired last year after 41 years with Rowntree & Co. Ltd., the last 11 as Sales Manager for South and West London. LEWIS, T. J. (Rise 1923-26), past president of the club and a governor of the School, was awarded the O.B.E. in the Queen's Birthday Honours. WAINWRIGHT, C. B. (Manor 1954-59) emigrated to Canada last August. He is now a technical engineer with Ontario Hydro. 78

WATSON, M. H. (Manor 1956-60) is export director of a textile firm; he married in 1967, and has a son. WHITFIELD, D. L. (Manor 1958-63) qualified as A.C.A., and is working as a Chartered Accountant in Munich.

We have received from Major G. A. Lofthouse this vivid story connected with the death of T. B. Taylor (1913-1915). MR. T. B. TAYLOR What was truly described over 50 years ago as a night of horror is recalled by the death at Manly Vale, New South Wales, of Mr. Trevor Bushell Taylor, aged 71 years. Born at St. Oswald's House, Fulford and educated at St. Peter's School, York, Mr. Taylor trained at the NorthEastern School of Wireless Telegraphy, Leeds, where, in 1916, he qualified as a ship's Wireless Officer. In the middle of the night of 25th February, 1917, without any warning, the Cunarder "Laconia," carrying a crew of 200 and 77 passengers, mostly Americans, was struck by a torpedo off Fastnet Rock and started to sink immediately. Mr. Taylor stuck to his post, sending out SOS messages until his equipment ceased to function, when, together with the Captain, Capt. Irvine of Liverpool, he ran to the side of the ship, where they literally stepped into the last boat, the decks being then awash. Miraculously, only 24 lives were lost in the disaster, including those of two American women. The U-Boat was seen to surface in rear of the sinking ship, apparently to read her name before re-submerging. Late in 1917, Mr. Taylor gave up the sea as a career and joined the Army, being posted to the Royal Engineers (Signals). After basic training and instruction in Army equipment and procedures, he was posted to GHQ, BEF, as a Wireless Operator, continuing in that capacity until the Armistice and afterwards moving up to the Rhine with GHQ, Army of Occupation. On being demobilised, Mr. Taylor studied agriculture and in 1920 emigrated to Australia, where he engaged with considerable success in fruit farming. Since retiring, he has devoted himself to his collection of medals and is highly respected in medal-collecting circles, being particularly well known for his unique collection of the Military Medal. Mr. Taylor is survived by his widow and son.

We are grateful to Dr. M. T. Clegg (S.H. 1901-07) for this Obituary of W. H. Colley (S.H. 1901-07). LT. COL. W. H. COLLEY, O.B.E., M.A. -

Born 31st July, 1888. Died 9th April, 1971 Our 10 years association as boarders (1897-1907)--4 at St. Olave's and 6 in the School House—as a result of which we founded a friendship which was to endure literally until the end, has prompted the writer to submit this tribute to the memory of W. H. Colley. 79

He was, first and last, a true Yorkshireman : absolutely honest, industrious and shrewd. He possessed moreover high principles, which, as his character developed, revealed his moral and physical courage and his loyalty and devotion to duty. As a junior boy he won a Foundation Scholarship. He was a fearless Rugger forward and became Captain of Football. In his last year he was made Head Monitor and was an example to the whole School. It is notable that during his whole career his image did not change. At Cambridge (Emmanuel) he played in the Freshmen's Rugger Match and often afterwards for the University. In his third year he was invited to play against Oxford, but had to decline owing to injury. After going down he played for Lancashire and won his County Cap. In World War I he had a distinguished record. As a 2nd Lieutenant he was wounded in 1914 serving with the 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment. With this Battalion he served continuously in the trenches until he was promoted to Lt.-Colonel and given command of the 16th Manchesters. He was twice mentioned in despatches and was awarded the O.B.E., 1914 Star, the Belgian Croix de Guerre and Order of Leopold. After demobilisation he spent 3 years as Assistant Master at Upping- ( ham. He then bought a small private school, St. Aubyn's, in Woodford Green, Essex, and by dint of sheer hard work transformed it into the most important school in the district. He retired 3 years ago and was followed by his elder son, who is carrying on the tradition of his father. In their irreparable bereavement one's deepest sympathy goes out to his widow and two sons. M.C.

O.P. CHANGES OF ADDRESS ADAMS, T. L., Turnpon (Zambia) Ltd., P.O. Box 1522, President Aven Ndola, Zambia. ARGYLE, C. R., Brendon, Liverpool Road, Neston, Wirral, Ches L64 7IN. ASHBURN, R., "Burford House", Houghton Road, Dunstable, Beds. BANKS, P. N., 53 The Crossway, Muncaster, York. (Tel. 23884). Business address : "Sound Effect", 5 King's Square, York. (Tel. 299 BARTON, N. R., B.A., Congreve House, Grenville College, Bidefo N. Devon. (Tel. Bideford 2212). BEACHELL, P. M., "Ingleton", Prospect, Aspatria, Cumberland. BIGGIN, J., Farfields, Thorpe Salvin, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Kiveton 771480 STD Code 0909). BLACK, A. G., 23 Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, York. BOLTON, E. S., 56 Mirlaw Road, Whitelea Chase, Cramlington Northumberland. BOTTERILL, J. S. , Westfield House, Flaxton, York. BROWN, J. F., South Bradford, Belsay, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. (Tel. Belsay 275). BRUCE, R. G., 3 Cherrybank Grove, Perth. 80

BURN, P. H. C., Albaston P.O., Nr. Gunnislake, Cornwall. BURTON, D. J. G. B., 11 Woodcroft Gardens, Stanhope, Co. Durham. CHILMAN, T., 17 Brunner Road, Ealing, London W5 1BA. (Tel. 01-998-1715). CLARK, R. T., F.R.I.C.S., Wychwood, 1 Winchester Crescent, Fulwood, Sheffield S10 4ED. (Tel. STD 0742 304053). COATES, R. F., The Priory, Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire. (Tel. Henley in Arden 2632). COLES, D. P., Rose Farm, Bukehorn, Thorney, Peterborough. COLLINSON, S. P., 119 Lampton Road, Hounslow, Middlesex. CORRY, REID, Lt. M. A., c/o The Cavalry Club, 127 Piccadilly, London, W.1, also The Blues & Royals (Royal Horse Guards 1st Dragoons), B.F.P.O. 41. CROSTHWAITE, R. C. H., The George Woofinden Convalescent Home, Gibraltar Road, Mablethorpe, Lincs. DAWOOD, A. M., Dawood Holdings, Ltd., 34 Princess Street, Manchester MI 4JZ. (Tel. 061-236 1987). DEAN, J., 18 Woodend Close, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire. (Tel. Redditch 67424). DENNIS, P. J., 32 Raikes Road, Skipton, Yorkshire. DRONFIELD, P. J., 21 West Hill Road, Foxton, Royston, Herts. (Tel. Cambridge 870832). EASTAUGH, Flt. Lt. G. F., R.A.F., Officers' Mess, Royal Air Force, Muharraq, B.F.P.O. 63. FAWCETT, T. P. N., 10 Hawthorn Way, Royston, Herts. (Tel. Royston 41795). FEARNSIDE, J. E., B.Sc., 20 Parkers Road, Broomhill, Sheffield S10 1BN. (Tel. Sheffield 67115). FRANKLIN, J. F., Drumrauck South, Belbrough Lane, Hutton Rudby, Yarm, Yorkshire. (Tel. Hutton Rudby (STD Code 0642) 700435). FRENCH, D. B. H., Oakleigh Hotel, 4 Oak Avenue, Bradford 8. GEDGE, J. B., Brookfield, Cork, Eire. GOODWILL, R. J. H., c/o R. C. Goodwill, Esq., Box 90182, Mombasa, Kenya, E. Africa. HARDCASTLE, H. R., 2 Wuhutu Crescent, Kloof, Natal, South Africa. HARDING, G. W., 3 Lang Road, Huntingdon, York. HARDING, R. D., 4 Burdett Way, Repton, Derbyshire. (Tel. Repton 2554). HAWKINS, R. J., Keble College, Oxford. HODGSON, F. B., "Sandpiper", Weaponness Park, Scarborough, Yorkshire. (Tel. Scarborough 5715). HORSLEY, A. N. H., 12 Clifton Close, Colebrook, Plymouth PL7 4BL. HOWAT, R. A., Crossmead Hall, Dunsford Hill, Exeter. HOWGATE, W. L., 79 Priory Way, Mirfield, Yorkshire. HUNTER, H. H., P.O. Box 324, Empangeni, Zululand, South Africa. 81

HUTCHINSON, F. R. G., 23 Sunderland Street, Tickhill, Doncast, Yorkshire. HYDE, J. L., 33 Algarth Rise, Pocklington, York. JOSE, C. W., 6 Beech Lane, Guildown, Guildford, Surrey. (Tel. Guildfor 68670) (Permanent address in U.K., c/o Shell Eastern Petroleu (Pte) Ltd., P.O. Box 643 Singapore (Address overseas). KING, R. V., 17 Wynmore Crescent, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9DH. (Tel. Leeds 676323). KIRKUS, I., 158 Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire. KIRKUS, R. M., 8 Swan Close, Ivinghoe Aston, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. (Tel. Eaton Bray 859). KITCHING, Dr. C. J., 54 Compayne Gardens, London, N.W.6. Tel. 01-328 2944). LEWIS, C. H., "Oakhurst", Totteridge Lane, London N20 8LL. (Tel. 01-445 5109). LEWIS, T. J., O.B.E., Sway Wood Paddock, Mead End Lane, Sway, Lymington, Hants. (Tel. Sway 420). MCBRYDE, W. H., 7 Addison House, Grove End Road, London, N.W.8. (Tel. 01-289 2819). McCALLum, A., 114 Powell Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York, N.Y. 11570, U.S.A. McKim J. M., c/o 33 Oxford Drive, Halewood, Liverpool 26, or Cambrian Airways, Speke Airport, Liverpool. MITCHELL, Dr. G. F. B., 5 Wentworth Street, Wakefield, Yorkshire. (Tel. Wakefield 71399). MORETON, The Rev. P. N. H., "Crowland", 75 London Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln. (Tel. Lincoln 22204). MURRAY, H., 46 Burton Stone Lane, York. MURRAY, K. H., 27 Froghall Drive, Wokingham, Berkshire. (Tel. Wokingham 1454). OLDROYD, J. C., "Drummond", 3 Ridgeway, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 2BP. (Tel. Wilmslow 28059). PARK, J. K., 3 Manor House Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 2LU. PERRY, A. W., 19 St. Peter's Avenue, Anlaby, East Yorkshire. (Tel. Hull 655568). PING, W. H. W., 54 Carrwood Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire. (Tel. Wilmslow 24819). PLATTS, J. D. A., 1 Howecroft Court, Eastmead Lane, Stoke Bishop, Bristol 9. POWELL, A. H., 27 Albion Road, Sutton, Surrey. (Tel. 01-643 4794). POWELL, A. W. H., 13 Hall Street, Barnburgh, Nr. Goldthorpe, Yorkshire. (Tel. Goldthorpe 2082). PRArr, D. J., The Lodge, Upper St. Ann's Road, Faversham, Kent. ROBSON, A. C., Dacre Croft, 31 Kings Avenue, Morpeth, Northumberland. ROBSON, A. M., 36 Willoughby Drive, Empingham, Oakham, Rutland. 82

RUDD, J. W., c/o Goldsworthy Mining, Ltd., Anz House, 84 St. George's Terrace, Perth, Western Australia 6000. SAMUELS, W. S., Educational Tutorial Centre, 12/14 Manor Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. SARGEANT, K. J., 97 Mundesley Road, North Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk. (Tel. North Walsham 2547). SCHOFIELD, J., M.B., F.R.C.S., Arlington House, New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. SIMPSON, A. E., Hillside, 61 Covert Road, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Herts. (Tel. Berkhamsted 5002). SIMPSON, D. H. K., Eastfield, Spennithorne, Leyburn, Yorkshire SPENCER, H. C. P., "Holmesfield", 54 Blyth Road, Worksop. (Tel. 2549). STABLER, D. A., Home address: 5 Malting Close, Stoke Goldington, Newport Pagnall, Bucks. Business address: Milton Keynes Development Corporation, Wavendon Tower, Wavendon, Bletchley, Bucks. STEEL, K. A., B.Sc., Ph.D., 2518 Frankfield Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. STONES, D. I., 5480 Quakertown Avenue 227, Woodland Hills, California 91364, U.S.A. STOREY, Dr. S. H., 7 Clarendon Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. STRIKE, W. J. B., 8 Manor Gate, Long Newton, Stockton, Teesside. SWIERS, C. J., "North Rigg Farm", Broxa, Nr. Scarborough, Yorkshire. TALBOT-JONES, Dr. R., Drs. Residence, St. Lukes Hospital, Bradford, Yorkshire. THOMPSON, E. G., 14 Elmlands Grove, Stockton Lane, York YO3 OEE. UNDERWOOD, R. E. D., 10 Montgomery Road, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. WAINWRIGHT, C. B., General Delivery, Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. WALL, The Rev. M. P. L., Burford House, Swindon Street, Highworth, Wiltshire. (Tel. 796). WARREN, Sqn. Ldr. D. E., R.A.F., R.A.F. Benson, Oxford OX9 6AA. WASHINGTON, K., 345 Kentish Town Road, London, N.W.5. WATSON, M. H., 16 Grange Park Road, Cottingley, Bingley, Yorkshire. (Tel. Bingley 5535). WHITFIELD, D. L., c/o Dumproff, 8 Munich 23, Orsterwaldstrasse 143, Germany. WILSON, I., 16 Highmoor, Amersham, Bucks. (Tel. Amersham 7240). YULE, R. M., Ordgarff, Papcastle, Cockermouth, Cumberland.

CORRECTIONS Address of LE/um, C. J. P. should read: "Ucopia", 5 Beaufort Close, Clifton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire. (Tel. Runcorn 73080). Dates in Rules and List of Members Book for CHILMAN, Capt. H. L. should read: 1907-1914. CHILMAN, T. should read: 1948-1958. 83

NEW MEMBERS D. F., 212 Stockton Lane, York YO3 OEY. (Tel. York 54398). Joined: 1960-65, Left: 1970. MAcx.mrosH, A. C., O.B.E., T.D., 112 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk NOR 27D. (Tel. Norwich 52152). Joined: 1927 3, Left: 1931 1.

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OBITUARY R. H., 21 Malton Way, Clifton, York. Joined: 1913, Left: 1919. BURRIDGE, Dr. D. W. E., T.D., 2 The Horseshoe, Dringhouses, York. Joined: 1914, Left: 1921. COLLEY, Lt. Col. W. H., St. Aubyn's School, Woodford Green, Essex. Joined: 1901, Left: 1907. HANNON, P. B., 2 Grosvenor Court, York. Joined: 1936, Left: 1941. HILTON, D. G., Meadow Close, Carrwood, Hale Barns, Cheshire. Joined: 1945, Left: 1952. MAMMATT, S. E., 54 Garners Lane, Stockport, Cheshire. Joined: 1922, Left: 1927. PEARSON, G. E., Turning Point, Knapton Estate, Smiths Parish, Bermuda. Joined: 1918, Left: 1920. BUCKTON,

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The Science Exhibition

Music

Boat Club